Malaysia: Market for Carnallite, Sylvite and Other Crude Natural Potassium Salts, Potassium Magnesium Sulphate and Mixtures of Potassic Fertilisers 2025

Market Size for Carnallite, Sylvite and Other Crude Natural Potassium Salts, Potassium Magnesium Sulphate and Mixtures of Potassic Fertilisers in Malaysia

After two years of growth, the Malaysian market for carnallite, sylvite and other crude natural potassium salts, potassium magnesium sulphate and mixtures of potassic fertilisers decreased by -32.7% to $X in 2022. Overall, consumption faced a abrupt decrease. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Carnallite, Sylvite and Other Crude Natural Potassium Salts, Potassium Magnesium Sulphate and Mixtures of Potassic Fertilisers

Exports from Malaysia

After two years of growth, shipments abroad of carnallite, sylvite and other crude natural potassium salts, potassium magnesium sulphate and mixtures of potassic fertilisers decreased by -15.7% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 697% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then declined remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, exports of carnallite, sylvite and other crude natural potassium salts, potassium magnesium sulphate and mixtures of potassic fertilisers dropped sharply to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a pronounced decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 342% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Thailand (X tons) was the main destination for exports of carnallite, sylvite and other crude natural potassium salts, potassium magnesium sulphate and mixtures of potassic fertilisers from Malaysia, accounting for a 44% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of carnallite, sylvite and other crude natural potassium salts, potassium magnesium sulphate and mixtures of potassic fertilisers to Thailand exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, China (X tons), twofold. Indonesia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Thailand totaled +1.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: China (+76.6% per year) and Indonesia (+13.6% per year).

In value terms, Thailand ($X), China ($X) and Indonesia ($X) constituted the largest markets for carnallite, sylvite and other crude natural potassium salts, potassium magnesium sulphate and mixtures of potassic fertilisers exported from Malaysia worldwide, with a combined 79% share of total exports.

China, with a CAGR of +84.9%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for carnallite, sylvite and other crude natural potassium salts, potassium magnesium sulphate and mixtures of potassic fertilisers stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by -7.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average export price increased by 13% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to China (+4.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Carnallite, Sylvite and Other Crude Natural Potassium Salts, Potassium Magnesium Sulphate and Mixtures of Potassic Fertilisers

Imports into Malaysia

After two years of growth, purchases abroad of carnallite, sylvite and other crude natural potassium salts, potassium magnesium sulphate and mixtures of potassic fertilisers decreased by -30% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 150%. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of carnallite, sylvite and other crude natural potassium salts, potassium magnesium sulphate and mixtures of potassic fertilisers declined dramatically to $X in 2022. In general, imports faced a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 150% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of carnallite, sylvite and other crude natural potassium salts, potassium magnesium sulphate and mixtures of potassic fertilisers to Malaysia, accounting for a 47% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of carnallite, sylvite and other crude natural potassium salts, potassium magnesium sulphate and mixtures of potassic fertilisers from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Canada (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by the United States (X tons), with a 19% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany amounted to -10.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Canada (+152.1% per year) and the United States (+34.4% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of carnallite, sylvite and other crude natural potassium salts, potassium magnesium sulphate and mixtures of potassic fertilisers to Malaysia, comprising 40% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United States ($X), with a 19% share of total imports. It was followed by Canada, with a 17% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany totaled -17.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (+12.1% per year) and Canada (+95.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for carnallite, sylvite and other crude natural potassium salts, potassium magnesium sulphate and mixtures of potassic fertilisers stood at $X per ton in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+2.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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