Netherlands: 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 Netherlands

The Dutch market for carnallite, sylvite and other crude natural potassium salts, potassium magnesium sulphate and mixtures of potassic fertilisers skyrocketed to $X in 2022, picking up by 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption saw a strong expansion. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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

In value terms, production of carnallite, sylvite and other crude natural potassium salts, potassium magnesium sulphate and mixtures of potassic fertilisers totaled less than $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with a decrease of 99.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

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

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2022, exports of carnallite, sylvite and other crude natural potassium salts, potassium magnesium sulphate and mixtures of potassic fertilisers from the Netherlands soared to X tons, jumping by 68% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports saw a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 102%. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

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 saw a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 117%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Germany (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 the Netherlands, accounting for a 61% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of carnallite, sylvite and other crude natural potassium salts, potassium magnesium sulphate and mixtures of potassic fertilisers to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Finland (X tons), with a 6.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany amounted to +24.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+23.6% per year) and Finland (+169.0% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for carnallite, sylvite and other crude natural potassium salts, potassium magnesium sulphate and mixtures of potassic fertilisers exports from the Netherlands, comprising 36% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with a 17% share of total exports. It was followed by the United States, with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany stood at +23.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+21.0% per year) and the United States (+115.2% 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, rising by 19% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by 78% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($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 Cyprus (-0.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

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

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2022, overseas purchases of carnallite, sylvite and other crude natural potassium salts, potassium magnesium sulphate and mixtures of potassic fertilisers decreased by -55.3% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after three years of growth. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 237%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of carnallite, sylvite and other crude natural potassium salts, potassium magnesium sulphate and mixtures of potassic fertilisers shrank remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, posted a pronounced expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by 106% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then contracted significantly in the following year.

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 the Netherlands, with a 86% 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, Belgium (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Chile (X tons), with a 4.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany totaled +17.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (+3.4% per year) and Chile (+1,161.0% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of carnallite, sylvite and other crude natural potassium salts, potassium magnesium sulphate and mixtures of potassic fertilisers to the Netherlands, comprising 88% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a 7.4% share of total imports. It was followed by Chile, with a 3.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany stood at +8.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (-0.6% per year) and Chile (+1,083.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for carnallite, sylvite and other crude natural potassium salts, potassium magnesium sulphate and mixtures of potassic fertilisers amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 35% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a noticeable slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 81% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were Germany ($X per ton) and Belgium ($X per ton), while the price for the UK ($X per ton) and Chile ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (-0.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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