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Mexico: Potassium Nitrate Market 2025

Potassium Nitrate Market Size in Mexico

The Mexican potassium nitrate market amounted to less than $X in 2022, remaining constant against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, showed a modest increase. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Potassium Nitrate Production in Mexico

In value terms, potassium nitrate production fell remarkably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 20%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Potassium Nitrate Exports

Exports from Mexico

In 2014, approx. X tons of potassium nitrates were exported from Mexico; with an increase of 33% against the previous year's figure. In general, exports, however, recorded a dramatic decline. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2014, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, potassium nitrate exports expanded slightly to $X in 2014. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a sharp reduction. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2014, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) was the main destination for potassium nitrate exports from Mexico, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2014, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United States totaled -36.5%.

In value terms, the United States ($X) also remains the key foreign market for potassium nitrates exports from Mexico.

From 2012 to 2014, the average annual growth rate of value to the United States stood at -37.3%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2014, the average potassium nitrate export price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -22.8% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a mild downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 26%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then reduced remarkably in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2014, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United States amounted to -1.4% per year.

Potassium Nitrate Imports

Imports into Mexico

In 2019, the amount of potassium nitrates imported into Mexico surged to X tons, picking up by 45% on 2018. In general, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Imports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2019, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, potassium nitrate imports rose notably to $X in 2019. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 24%. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2019, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2019, the United States (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of potassium nitrate to Mexico, accounting for a 84% share of total imports. Moreover, potassium nitrate imports from the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), fivefold.

From 2012 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the United States totaled +4.8%.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of potassium nitrates to Mexico, comprising 84% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a 16% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of value from the United States amounted to -3.8%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2019, the average potassium nitrate import price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -20.7% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a abrupt slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the average import price increased by 6.1%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2019, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2019, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for China totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Chile (+10.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

China remains the largest potassium nitrate consuming country worldwide, accounting for 16% of total volume. Moreover, potassium nitrate consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, the United States, twofold. Spain ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 5.5% share.
The countries with the highest volumes of in 2021 were China, Chile and India, together comprising 36% of global production.
In value terms, the United States, Israel and Jordan were the largest potassium nitrate suppliers to Mexico, together accounting for 90% of total imports. China, Denmark and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 8.4%.
In value terms, Canada, Costa Rica and Guatemala appeared to be the largest markets for potassium nitrate exported from Mexico worldwide, with a combined 93% share of total exports.
In 2021, the average potassium nitrate export price amounted to $957 per ton, which is down by -15.3% against the previous year.
In 2021, the average potassium nitrate import price amounted to $953 per ton, with a decrease of -3.9% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the potassium nitrate market in Mexico. 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.

Product coverage:

  • FCL 4025 -

Country coverage:

  • Mexico

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in Mexico
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

Reasons to buy this report:

  • Take advantage of the latest data
  • Find deeper insights into current market developments
  • Discover vital success factors affecting the market

This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
  4. How to increase your profit margins
  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
  7. How to outsource production to other countries
  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS

  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDSThis Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO

  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    3. TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035

  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS

  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES

  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export

    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)

  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)

  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    7. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    10. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024

  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    7. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2035
    10. Market Size and Growth, By Product
    11. Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
    12. Exports and Growth, By Product
    13. Export Prices and Growth, By Product
    14. Production Volume and Growth
    15. Exports and Growth
    16. Export Prices and Growth
    17. Market Size and Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports and Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    22. Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    24. Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    28. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    30. Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    34. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024

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