Switzerland: 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 Switzerland

The Swiss 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 in 2022, after two years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a perceptible decrease. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

In value terms, production of carnallite, sylvite and other crude natural potassium salts, potassium magnesium sulphate and mixtures of potassic fertilisers stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a significant decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the production volume increased by 263,050,500%. Production of peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 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 Switzerland

In 2022, overseas shipments of carnallite, sylvite and other crude natural potassium salts, potassium magnesium sulphate and mixtures of potassic fertilisers decreased by -32.6% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. In general, exports saw a significant decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 768% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of carnallite, sylvite and other crude natural potassium salts, potassium magnesium sulphate and mixtures of potassic fertilisers dropped rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a sharp shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 1,507%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports of failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Slovakia (X kg) was the main destination for exports of carnallite, sylvite and other crude natural potassium salts, potassium magnesium sulphate and mixtures of potassic fertilisers from Switzerland, accounting for a approx. 0.5% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Slovakia amounted to +122.2%.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Slovakia amounted to -18.0%.

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, reducing by -98.8% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a precipitous contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 165%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United States amounted to +79.5% per year.

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

Imports into Switzerland

In 2022, purchases abroad of carnallite, sylvite and other crude natural potassium salts, potassium magnesium sulphate and mixtures of potassic fertilisers increased by 82% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, imports, however, showed a deep setback. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of carnallite, sylvite and other crude natural potassium salts, potassium magnesium sulphate and mixtures of potassic fertilisers surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

France (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Italy (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 Switzerland, with a combined 95% share of total imports. The Netherlands and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 4.3%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +51.3%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, France ($X), Germany ($X) and Belgium ($X) were the largest carnallite, sylvite and other crude natural potassium salts, potassium magnesium sulphate and mixtures of potassic fertilisers suppliers to Switzerland, together comprising 88% of total imports. Italy and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 6.5%.

In terms of the main suppliers, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of +50.6%, 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

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 9.1% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 42% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+61.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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