United Arab Emirates: 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 United Arab Emirates

After three years of growth, the market for carnallite, sylvite and other crude natural potassium salts, potassium magnesium sulphate and mixtures of potassic fertilisers in the United Arab Emirates decreased by -4.4% to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, consumption recorded strong growth. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

In value terms, production of carnallite, sylvite and other crude natural potassium salts, potassium magnesium sulphate and mixtures of potassic fertilisers amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a sharp reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the production volume increased by 21%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, production of growth 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 United Arab Emirates

Exports of carnallite, sylvite and other crude natural potassium salts, potassium magnesium sulphate and mixtures of potassic fertilisers from the United Arab Emirates fell notably to X tons in 2022, which is down by -16.7% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports recorded a noticeable shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 61% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of carnallite, sylvite and other crude natural potassium salts, potassium magnesium sulphate and mixtures of potassic fertilisers contracted dramatically to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a perceptible setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 74%. The exports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Zimbabwe (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 United Arab Emirates, with a approx. 0.8% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Zimbabwe amounted to -20.3%.

In value terms, Zimbabwe ($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 the United Arab Emirates.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Zimbabwe totaled -13.6%.

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, waning by -5.5% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by 27% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 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 Zimbabwe.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Zimbabwe amounted to +8.3% per year.

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

Imports into the United Arab Emirates

After three years of growth, supplies from abroad of carnallite, sylvite and other crude natural potassium salts, potassium magnesium sulphate and mixtures of potassic fertilisers decreased by -2.9% to X tons in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by +0.4% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 65% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 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 reduced notably to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 120% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Jordan (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of carnallite, sylvite and other crude natural potassium salts, potassium magnesium sulphate and mixtures of potassic fertilisers to the United Arab Emirates, with a 73% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of carnallite, sylvite and other crude natural potassium salts, potassium magnesium sulphate and mixtures of potassic fertilisers from Jordan exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, India (X tons), sevenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Jordan was relatively modest.

In value terms, Jordan ($X) constituted the largest supplier of carnallite, sylvite and other crude natural potassium salts, potassium magnesium sulphate and mixtures of potassic fertilisers to the United Arab Emirates, comprising 76% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by India ($X), with a 9.6% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Jordan amounted to -1.6%.

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, falling by -13.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a pronounced contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by 38%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Jordan ($X per ton), while the price for India stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+11.2%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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