South Africa: Potassium Chloride (Mop) Market 2025

Potassium Chloride (Mop) Market Size in South Africa

For the third year in a row, the South African potassium chloride (MOP) market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 98% to $X in 2022. In general, consumption continues to indicate resilient growth. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Potassium Chloride (Mop) Exports

Exports from South Africa

Potassium chloride (MOP) exports from South Africa surged to X tons in 2022, picking up by 169% compared with 2021. In general, exports showed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 248% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, potassium chloride (MOP) exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed significant growth. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Zimbabwe (X tons) was the main destination for potassium chloride (MOP) exports from South Africa, accounting for a 68% share of total exports. Moreover, potassium chloride (MOP) exports to Zimbabwe exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Zambia (X tons), fourfold. Swaziland (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 4.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Zimbabwe amounted to +41.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Zambia (+74.0% per year) and Swaziland (+33.8% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for potassium chloride (MOP) exported from South Africa were Zimbabwe ($X), Zambia ($X) and Swaziland ($X), with a combined 85% share of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Zambia, with a CAGR of +78.4%, 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

In 2022, the average potassium chloride (MOP) export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 19% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a noticeable descent. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Angola ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Zimbabwe ($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 Gabon (+28.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Potassium Chloride (Mop) Imports

Imports into South Africa

In 2022, approx. X tons of potassium chloride (MOP) were imported into South Africa; growing by 93% compared with 2021. Overall, imports posted a buoyant expansion. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, potassium chloride (MOP) imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports enjoyed buoyant growth. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Chile (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Russia (X tons) were the main suppliers of potassium chloride (MOP) imports to South Africa, with a combined 88% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Germany (with a CAGR of +15.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest potassium chloride (MOP) suppliers to South Africa were Germany ($X), Chile ($X) and Russia ($X), together accounting for 87% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Germany, with a CAGR of +10.9%, saw the highest growth rate of 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

In 2022, the average potassium chloride (MOP) import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 6.8% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a perceptible decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 28% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a 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 Israel ($X per ton), while the price for Canada ($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 (+10.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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