Sweden: 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 Sweden

In 2022, the Swedish market for carnallite, sylvite and other crude natural potassium salts, potassium magnesium sulphate and mixtures of potassic fertilisers was finally on the rise to reach $X after two years of decline. In general, consumption recorded a strong expansion. Consumption of peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain 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 Sweden

In 2022, approx. X tons of carnallite, sylvite and other crude natural potassium salts, potassium magnesium sulphate and mixtures of potassic fertilisers were exported from Sweden; surging by 78% against the year before. Over the period under review, exports recorded a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 40,734%. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum 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 soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a measured increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 38,867% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Norway (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 Sweden, accounting for a 94% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of carnallite, sylvite and other crude natural potassium salts, potassium magnesium sulphate and mixtures of potassic fertilisers to Norway exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Finland (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Norway stood at +23.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Finland (+15.3% per year) and Denmark (-41.3% per year).

In value terms, Norway ($X) remains the key foreign market for carnallite, sylvite and other crude natural potassium salts, potassium magnesium sulphate and mixtures of potassic fertilisers exports from Sweden, comprising 89% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Finland ($X), with a 10% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Norway amounted to +4.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Finland (+15.7% per year) and Denmark (-38.5% per year).

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, with a decrease of -14.4% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 48%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Denmark ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Norway ($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 Denmark (+4.7%), 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 Sweden

In 2022, the amount of carnallite, sylvite and other crude natural potassium salts, potassium magnesium sulphate and mixtures of potassic fertilisers imported into Sweden surged to X tons, with an increase of 68% against the previous year. Overall, imports saw a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 212% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, imports of carnallite, sylvite and other crude natural potassium salts, potassium magnesium sulphate and mixtures of potassic fertilisers soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 121% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest carnallite, sylvite and other crude natural potassium salts, potassium magnesium sulphate and mixtures of potassic fertilisers supplier to Sweden, accounting for a 76% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of carnallite, sylvite and other crude natural potassium salts, potassium magnesium sulphate and mixtures of potassic fertilisers from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Denmark (X tons), threefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany amounted to +6.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Denmark (+9.2% per year) and the Netherlands (+25.9% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of carnallite, sylvite and other crude natural potassium salts, potassium magnesium sulphate and mixtures of potassic fertilisers to Sweden, comprising 75% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Denmark ($X), with a 25% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany totaled +3.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Denmark (+5.9% per year) and the Netherlands (+8.8% per year).

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, surging by 9.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a perceptible descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 37% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Denmark (-3.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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