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Uruguay: Potassium Hydroxide Market 2024

Potassium Hydroxide Market Size in Uruguay

In 2022, the Uruguayan potassium hydroxide market increased by 7.8% to $X, rising for the third consecutive year after three years of decline. In general, consumption showed a noticeable decline. 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.

Potassium Hydroxide Exports

Exports from Uruguay

In 2022, shipments abroad of potassium hydroxide (caustic potash) decreased by 0% to X kg for the first time since 2015, thus ending a six-year rising trend. Over the period under review, exports saw a slight decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 27%. The exports peaked at X kg in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, potassium hydroxide exports reduced modestly to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 71%. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Exports by Country

Canada (X kg) was the main destination for potassium hydroxide exports from Uruguay, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Canada amounted to -1.2%.

In value terms, Canada ($X) also remains the key foreign market for potassium hydroxide (caustic potash) exports from Uruguay.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Canada was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

The average potassium hydroxide export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, flattening at the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a mild increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the average export price increased by 35%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Canada amounted to +1.4% per year.

Potassium Hydroxide Imports

Imports into Uruguay

In 2022, purchases abroad of potassium hydroxide (caustic potash) decreased by -29% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, imports saw a deep slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 188% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, potassium hydroxide imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 174%. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest potassium hydroxide supplier to Uruguay, with a 90% share of total imports. Moreover, potassium hydroxide imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, South Korea (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China stood at +19.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Korea (-20.9% per year) and Germany (-6.4% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of potassium hydroxide (caustic potash) to Uruguay, comprising 92% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by South Korea ($X), with a 6.6% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China totaled +25.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Korea (-19.2% per year) and Germany (-7.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average potassium hydroxide import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by 106% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a remarkable increase. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 China ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+5.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for potassium hydroxide (caustic potash) in the world?

The country with the largest volume of potassium hydroxide consumption was China, comprising approx. 20% of total volume. Moreover, potassium hydroxide consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, India, twofold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Germany, with a 6.3% share.

What are the largest producers of potassium hydroxide (caustic potash) in the world?

China constituted the country with the largest volume of potassium hydroxide production, comprising approx. 21% of total volume. Moreover, potassium hydroxide production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Belgium, twofold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by India, with an 8% share.

What are the leading suppliers of potassium hydroxide (caustic potash) to Uruguay?

In value terms, South Korea constituted the largest supplier of potassium hydroxide to Uruguay, comprising 73% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Germany, with a 17% share of total imports.

What is the average import price for potassium hydroxide (caustic potash) in Uruguay?

The average potassium hydroxide import price stood at $988 per ton in 2021, increasing by 6.7% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the potassium hydroxide market in Uruguay. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 20132530 - Potassium hydroxide (caustic potash)

Country coverage:

Uruguay

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Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Uruguay
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023