Russian Federation: 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 the Russian Federation

After two years of growth, the Russian market for carnallite, sylvite and other crude natural potassium salts, potassium magnesium sulphate and mixtures of potassic fertilisers decreased by -5.4% to $X in 2022. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a mild expansion. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

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

In value terms, production of carnallite, sylvite and other crude natural potassium salts, potassium magnesium sulphate and mixtures of potassic fertilisers expanded sharply to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 388% against the previous year. Production of peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

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

Exports from the Russian Federation

In 2022, exports of carnallite, sylvite and other crude natural potassium salts, potassium magnesium sulphate and mixtures of potassic fertilisers from Russia dropped slightly to X tons, with a decrease of -3% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 8,034%. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the peak figure at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of carnallite, sylvite and other crude natural potassium salts, potassium magnesium sulphate and mixtures of potassic fertilisers fell to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 2,705% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Belarus (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 Russia, accounting for a 69% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of carnallite, sylvite and other crude natural potassium salts, potassium magnesium sulphate and mixtures of potassic fertilisers to Belarus exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Kazakhstan (X tons), twofold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Belarus totaled +98.4%.

In value terms, Belarus ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for carnallite, sylvite and other crude natural potassium salts, potassium magnesium sulphate and mixtures of potassic fertilisers exports from Russia, comprising 69% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Kazakhstan ($X), with a 31% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Belarus stood at +90.5%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for carnallite, sylvite and other crude natural potassium salts, potassium magnesium sulphate and mixtures of potassic fertilisers amounted to $X per ton, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a deep slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the average export price increased by 182%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belarus ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Kazakhstan totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Azerbaijan (+75.3%), 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 the Russian Federation

Imports of carnallite, sylvite and other crude natural potassium salts, potassium magnesium sulphate and mixtures of potassic fertilisers into Russia fell significantly to X tons in 2021, declining by -29.5% compared with 2020. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 7,695%. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of carnallite, sylvite and other crude natural potassium salts, potassium magnesium sulphate and mixtures of potassic fertilisers contracted rapidly to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, posted a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 4,640%. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Belarus (X tons) was the main carnallite, sylvite and other crude natural potassium salts, potassium magnesium sulphate and mixtures of potassic fertilisers supplier to Russia, with a approx. 98% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Belarus totaled +62.6%.

In value terms, Belarus ($X) constituted the largest supplier of carnallite, sylvite and other crude natural potassium salts, potassium magnesium sulphate and mixtures of potassic fertilisers to Russia.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Belarus totaled +53.3%.

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 2021, picking up by 7% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a precipitous decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Belarus.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Belarus amounted to -5.7% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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