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MERCOSUR: Potassium Chloride (Mop) Market 2024

Potassium Chloride (Mop) Market Size in MERCOSUR

The MERCOSUR potassium chloride (MOP) market skyrocketed to $X in 2022, with an increase of 76% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption enjoyed a prominent expansion. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Potassium Chloride (Mop) Production in MERCOSUR

In value terms, potassium chloride (MOP) production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a pronounced curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the production volume increased by 32%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Potassium Chloride (Mop) Exports

Exports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, overseas shipments of potassium chloride (MOP) increased by 74% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after three years of decline. Overall, exports posted measured growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 110%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, potassium chloride (MOP) exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a mild decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 98%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The biggest shipments were from Chile (X tons), together finishing at 99% of total export.

Chile was also the fastest-growing in terms of the potassium chloride (MOP) exports, with a CAGR of +4.5% from 2012 to 2022. The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Chile ($X) also remains the largest potassium chloride (MOP) supplier in MERCOSUR.

In Chile, potassium chloride (MOP) exports shrank by an average annual rate of -1.1% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 10% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 17%. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Chile.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Chile amounted to -5.4% per year.

Potassium Chloride (Mop) Imports

Imports in MERCOSUR

Potassium chloride (MOP) imports soared to X tons in 2022, rising by 69% compared with the year before. Overall, imports enjoyed a resilient increase. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, potassium chloride (MOP) imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw prominent growth. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Brazil dominates imports structure, resulting at X tons, which was near 94% of total imports in 2022. Paraguay (X tons) held a minor share of total imports.

Imports into Brazil increased at an average annual rate of +12.4% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Paraguay (+23.9%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Paraguay emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in MERCOSUR, with a CAGR of +23.9% from 2012-2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Brazil increased by +6 percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported potassium chloride (MOP) in MERCOSUR, comprising 94% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Paraguay ($X), with a 1.8% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Brazil stood at +10.3%.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 13% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a mild descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the import price increased by 45% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Brazil ($X per ton), while Paraguay amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil (-1.9%).

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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the potassium chloride (mop) market in MERCOSUR. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

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Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Production in MERCOSUR, split by region and country
Trade (exports and imports) in MERCOSUR
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
3. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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11. COUNTRY PROFILES

The Largest Markets And Their Profiles
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- Argentina
- Brazil
- Chile
- Colombia
- Ecuador
- Guyana
- Paraguay
- Peru
- Suriname
- Uruguay
- Venezuela
LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2023
5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
8. Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
11. Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Consumption, By Country, 2023
4. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
5. Market Value Forecast to 2030
6. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
7. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
8. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
9. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
10. Production Volume And Growth
11. Exports And Growth
12. Export Prices And Growth
13. Market Size And Growth
14. Per Capita Consumption
15. Imports And Growth
16. Import Prices
17. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
18. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
19. Production, By Country, 2023
20. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
21. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
22. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
24. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
26. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
28. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
30. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
32. Export Prices, 2012–2023