Norway: 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 Norway

In 2022, the Norwegian market for carnallite, sylvite and other crude natural potassium salts, potassium magnesium sulphate and mixtures of potassic fertilisers increased by 12% to $X, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, consumption recorded a tangible expansion. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Carnallite, Sylvite and Other Crude Natural Potassium Salts, Potassium Magnesium Sulphate and Mixtures of Potassic Fertilisers in Norway

In value terms, production of carnallite, sylvite and other crude natural potassium salts, potassium magnesium sulphate and mixtures of potassic fertilisers stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by 37%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production of growth failed to regain momentum.

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

Exports from Norway

Exports of carnallite, sylvite and other crude natural potassium salts, potassium magnesium sulphate and mixtures of potassic fertilisers from Norway dropped markedly to X tons in 2022, declining by -90.9% against 2021. In general, exports showed a dramatic decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 1,645%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of carnallite, sylvite and other crude natural potassium salts, potassium magnesium sulphate and mixtures of potassic fertilisers dropped dramatically to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a sharp decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 1,060%. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Sweden (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 Norway, with a 98% share of total exports. It was followed by Japan (X kg), with a 1.9% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Sweden totaled -22.6%.

In value terms, Japan ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for carnallite, sylvite and other crude natural potassium salts, potassium magnesium sulphate and mixtures of potassic fertilisers exports from Norway, comprising 95% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Sweden ($X), with a 5.3% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Japan was relatively modest.

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, picking up by 190% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 212%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Sweden stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Ethiopia (+244.0%), 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 Norway

In 2022, approx. X tons of carnallite, sylvite and other crude natural potassium salts, potassium magnesium sulphate and mixtures of potassic fertilisers were imported into Norway; rising by 36% on the previous year. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 507%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, imports of carnallite, sylvite and other crude natural potassium salts, potassium magnesium sulphate and mixtures of potassic fertilisers surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a measured increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 284% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of carnallite, sylvite and other crude natural potassium salts, potassium magnesium sulphate and mixtures of potassic fertilisers to Norway, accounting for a 55% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of carnallite, sylvite and other crude natural potassium salts, potassium magnesium sulphate and mixtures of potassic fertilisers from the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Sweden (X tons), twofold. Denmark (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the Netherlands stood at +62.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Sweden (+8.8% per year) and Denmark (+12.3% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of carnallite, sylvite and other crude natural potassium salts, potassium magnesium sulphate and mixtures of potassic fertilisers to Norway, comprising 54% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Sweden ($X), with a 22% share of total imports. It was followed by Denmark, with a 16% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the Netherlands stood at +63.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Sweden (-8.1% per year) and Denmark (+11.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for carnallite, sylvite and other crude natural potassium salts, potassium magnesium sulphate and mixtures of potassic fertilisers amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 32% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a deep downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 72% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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