Turkey: 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 Turkey

The Turkish market for carnallite, sylvite and other crude natural potassium salts, potassium magnesium sulphate and mixtures of potassic fertilisers fell sharply to less than $X in 2022, shrinking by 99.9% against the previous year. Overall, consumption saw a abrupt descent. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

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

In value terms, production of carnallite, sylvite and other crude natural potassium salts, potassium magnesium sulphate and mixtures of potassic fertilisers declined markedly to less than $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, posted a temperate expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by 33% against the previous year. Production of peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined notably in the following year.

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

Exports from Turkey

After two years of growth, overseas shipments of carnallite, sylvite and other crude natural potassium salts, potassium magnesium sulphate and mixtures of potassic fertilisers decreased by -15.6% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 537%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then dropped notably in the following year.

In value terms, exports of carnallite, sylvite and other crude natural potassium salts, potassium magnesium sulphate and mixtures of potassic fertilisers skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 606% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Brazil (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 Turkey, accounting for a 63% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of carnallite, sylvite and other crude natural potassium salts, potassium magnesium sulphate and mixtures of potassic fertilisers to Brazil exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Belgium (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by France (X tons), with an 8.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Brazil amounted to +193.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (+10.7% per year) and France (+79.4% per year).

In value terms, Brazil ($X) remains the key foreign market for carnallite, sylvite and other crude natural potassium salts, potassium magnesium sulphate and mixtures of potassic fertilisers exports from Turkey, comprising 76% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a 7.8% share of total exports. It was followed by Turkmenistan, with a 6.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Brazil amounted to +248.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (+22.0% per year) and Turkmenistan (+78.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export 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, growing by 48% against the previous year. Overall, the export price enjoyed a tangible expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by 64%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Turkmenistan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($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 Brazil (+18.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

Imports into Turkey

In 2022, supplies from abroad of carnallite, sylvite and other crude natural potassium salts, potassium magnesium sulphate and mixtures of potassic fertilisers increased by 165% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after three years of decline. Overall, imports saw a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 1,667%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports of 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 skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports posted a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 223% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Belgium (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of carnallite, sylvite and other crude natural potassium salts, potassium magnesium sulphate and mixtures of potassic fertilisers to Turkey, accounting for a 63% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of carnallite, sylvite and other crude natural potassium salts, potassium magnesium sulphate and mixtures of potassic fertilisers from Belgium exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United States (X tons), twofold. Spain (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 1.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Belgium stood at +59.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (+40.7% per year) and Spain (-4.3% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of carnallite, sylvite and other crude natural potassium salts, potassium magnesium sulphate and mixtures of potassic fertilisers to Turkey, comprising 67% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a 24% share of total imports. It was followed by Spain, with a 3.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the United States stood at +34.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (+52.9% per year) and Spain (-8.9% 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, increasing by 9.6% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average import price increased by 249% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat 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 Spain ($X per ton), while the price for the UK ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Azerbaijan (+27.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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