Uganda: 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 Uganda

The Ugandan market for carnallite, sylvite and other crude natural potassium salts, potassium magnesium sulphate and mixtures of potassic fertilisers dropped to $X in 2022, which is down by -6.5% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Over the period under review, consumption faced a sharp setback. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

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

Exports from Uganda

In 2022, the amount of carnallite, sylvite and other crude natural potassium salts, potassium magnesium sulphate and mixtures of potassic fertilisers exported from Uganda reduced remarkably to X tons, declining by -42.9% compared with 2021 figures. In general, exports, however, posted a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 600% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, and then fell rapidly 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 declined dramatically to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 324% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then dropped sharply in the following year.

Exports by Country

Rwanda (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 Uganda, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Rwanda totaled +63.1%.

In value terms, Rwanda ($X) also remains the key foreign market for carnallite, sylvite and other crude natural potassium salts, potassium magnesium sulphate and mixtures of potassic fertilisers exports from Uganda.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Rwanda stood at +75.9%.

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, picking up by 8.1% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 313% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Democratic Republic of the Congo amounted to +27.5% per year.

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

Imports into Uganda

In 2022, approx. X tons of carnallite, sylvite and other crude natural potassium salts, potassium magnesium sulphate and mixtures of potassic fertilisers were imported into Uganda; with a decrease of -14.9% compared with the year before. Overall, imports saw a precipitous setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 1,071% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2021 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 shrank to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a sharp downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 568%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Saudi Arabia (X tons) constituted the largest carnallite, sylvite and other crude natural potassium salts, potassium magnesium sulphate and mixtures of potassic fertilisers supplier to Uganda, accounting for a 65% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of carnallite, sylvite and other crude natural potassium salts, potassium magnesium sulphate and mixtures of potassic fertilisers from Saudi Arabia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), sevenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates (X tons), with a 7.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Saudi Arabia amounted to +4.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+15.5% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (-18.0% per year).

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of carnallite, sylvite and other crude natural potassium salts, potassium magnesium sulphate and mixtures of potassic fertilisers to Uganda, comprising 53% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates, with a 6.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Saudi Arabia amounted to +1.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+18.7% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (-18.5% 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, flattening at the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a noticeable descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 48% 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 ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Chile (+11.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform