Middle East: Potassium Chloride (Mop) Market 2025

Potassium Chloride (Mop) Market Size in the Middle East

In 2022, the Middle Eastern potassium chloride (MOP) market was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. The total consumption indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Potassium Chloride (Mop) Production in the Middle East

In value terms, potassium chloride (MOP) production declined modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a slight curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the production volume increased by 6.8% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Potassium Chloride (Mop) Exports

Exports in the Middle East

After three years of growth, overseas shipments of potassium chloride (MOP) decreased by -99.4% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a sharp shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 28%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2021, and then reduced sharply in the following year.

In value terms, potassium chloride (MOP) exports fell rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a sharp descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 31% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Turkey (X tons) prevails in exports structure, together constituting 89% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Israel (X tons), constituting a 5.6% share of total exports. Bahrain (X tons) and Oman (X tons) held a minor share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Bahrain (with a CAGR of +474.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Turkey ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and Bahrain ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, with a combined 94% share of total exports.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Bahrain, with a CAGR of +325.7%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the Middle East stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 75% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Bahrain ($X per ton), while the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Israel (-1.9%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Potassium Chloride (Mop) Imports

Imports in the Middle East

In 2022, purchases abroad of potassium chloride (MOP) decreased by -51.7% to X tons for the first time since 2016, thus ending a five-year rising trend. Overall, imports, however, showed a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 118%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2021, and then fell remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, potassium chloride (MOP) imports totaled $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 67% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Turkey dominates imports structure, accounting for X tons, which was approx. 81% of total imports in 2022. Qatar (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a 5.8% share, followed by the United Arab Emirates (5.8%). Iran (X tons) took a little share of total imports.

Imports into Turkey increased at an average annual rate of +6.9% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Qatar (+34.0%), Iran (+4.5%) and the United Arab Emirates (+2.9%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Qatar emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the Middle East, with a CAGR of +34.0% from 2012-2022. While the share of Turkey (+11 p.p.) and Qatar (+5.3 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of the United Arab Emirates (-1.6 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported potassium chloride (MOP) in the Middle East, comprising 88% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Qatar ($X), with a 3.4% share of total imports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates, with a 3.1% share.

In Turkey, potassium chloride (MOP) imports expanded at an average annual rate of +10.2% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Qatar (+29.1% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (-2.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the Middle East stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 112% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a slight increase. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+3.0%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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