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Romania: Potassium Sulphate (Sop) Market 2024

Potassium Sulphate (Sop) Market Size in Romania

The Romanian potassium sulphate (SOP) market shrank significantly to $X in 2022, dropping by -80.6% 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). In general, consumption continues to indicate a abrupt descent. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Potassium Sulphate (Sop) Exports

Exports from Romania

After two years of decline, overseas shipments of potassium sulphate (SOP) decreased by -78.6% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by 11,032% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then dropped sharply in the following year.

In value terms, potassium sulphate (SOP) exports contracted dramatically to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed slight growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by 401% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2021, and then fell significantly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Moldova (X tons) was the main destination for potassium sulphate (SOP) exports from Romania, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Moldova totaled -16.2%.

In value terms, Moldova ($X) also remains the key foreign market for potassium sulphate (SOP) exports from Romania.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Moldova stood at -26.9%.

Export Prices by Country

The average potassium sulphate (SOP) export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by -11.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the average export price decreased by -6.3%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Bulgaria amounted to -10.4% per year.

Potassium Sulphate (Sop) Imports

Imports into Romania

Potassium sulphate (SOP) imports into Romania declined sharply to X tons in 2022, falling by -85.1% against the previous year's figure. Overall, imports showed a sharp reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 167% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, potassium sulphate (SOP) imports declined rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 156%. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Austria (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Greece (X tons) were the main suppliers of potassium sulphate (SOP) imports to Romania, together comprising 87% of total imports. Belgium, Hungary and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 10%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Belgium (with a CAGR of +84.3%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Austria ($X) and Greece ($X) appeared to be the largest potassium sulphate (SOP) suppliers to Romania, together accounting for 82% of total imports. Belgium, Poland and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 14%.

Belgium, with a CAGR of +86.3%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average potassium sulphate (SOP) import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 46% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.2%. 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 supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while the price for Austria ($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 (+3.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for potassium sulphate (sop) in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of potassium sulphate sop) consumption in 2021 were the United States, Finland and Chile, together comprising 33% of global consumption. Taiwan Chinese), South Africa, Pakistan, Norway, France, Peru, Iran, Mexico, the Netherlands and Japan lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 35%.

What are the largest producers of potassium sulphate (sop) in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of potassium sulphate sop) production in 2021 were the United States, Germany and Finland, with a combined 49% share of global production.

What are the leading suppliers of potassium sulphate (sop) to Romania?

In value terms, Germany constituted the largest supplier of potassium sulphate sop) to Romania, comprising 84% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Austria, with an 8.7% share of total imports.

What is the average export price for potassium sulphate (sop) in Romania?

In 2021, the average potassium sulphate sop) export price amounted to $330 per ton, leveling off at the previous year.

What is the average import price for potassium sulphate (sop) in Romania?

In 2021, the average potassium sulphate sop) import price amounted to $499 per ton, picking up by 6.1% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the potassium sulphate (sop) market in Romania. 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 4017 -

Country coverage:

Romania

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Romania
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
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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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
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
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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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 In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
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, 2012–2023
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023