Poland: 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 Poland

The Polish market for carnallite, sylvite and other crude natural potassium salts, potassium magnesium sulphate and mixtures of potassic fertilisers surged to $X in 2022, picking up by 177% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Over the period under review, consumption saw a prominent expansion. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

Exports from Poland

In 2022, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in shipments abroad of carnallite, sylvite and other crude natural potassium salts, potassium magnesium sulphate and mixtures of potassic fertilisers, when their volume increased by 155% to X tons. In general, exports continue to indicate significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 399%. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of carnallite, sylvite and other crude natural potassium salts, potassium magnesium sulphate and mixtures of potassic fertilisers surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 229% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Lithuania (X tons) and Denmark (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of carnallite, sylvite and other crude natural potassium salts, potassium magnesium sulphate and mixtures of potassic fertilisers from Poland, together comprising 70% of total exports. Hungary, Ecuador, Ukraine, Israel, Brazil, the Czech Republic, Australia, Austria and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 27%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Australia (with a CAGR of +914.1%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for carnallite, sylvite and other crude natural potassium salts, potassium magnesium sulphate and mixtures of potassic fertilisers exported from Poland were Ecuador ($X), Israel ($X) and Brazil ($X), with a combined 53% share of total exports. Lithuania, Australia, Germany, Denmark, Ukraine, Hungary, the Czech Republic, Austria and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 35%.

Australia, with a CAGR of +1,218.9%, 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, declining by -5.9% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 125%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then reduced in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Brazil ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($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 the Netherlands (+36.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

Imports into Poland

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 Poland; growing by 144% on 2021. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a significant increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of carnallite, sylvite and other crude natural potassium salts, potassium magnesium sulphate and mixtures of potassic fertilisers skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports posted resilient growth. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), the UK (X tons) and Uzbekistan (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of carnallite, sylvite and other crude natural potassium salts, potassium magnesium sulphate and mixtures of potassic fertilisers to Poland, with a combined 97% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the UK (with a CAGR of +55.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the UK ($X), Germany ($X) and Uzbekistan ($X) were the largest carnallite, sylvite and other crude natural potassium salts, potassium magnesium sulphate and mixtures of potassic fertilisers suppliers to Poland, with a combined 91% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, the UK, with a CAGR of +61.4%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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, growing by 28% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a pronounced decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average import price increased by 38% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Uzbekistan ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (+3.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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