China - Potassium Hydroxide (Caustic Potash) - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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Contents:
- Potassium Hydroxide Price in China (FOB) - 2023
- Potassium Hydroxide Price in China (CIF) - 2023
- Potassium Hydroxide Exports in China
- Potassium Hydroxide Imports in China
Potassium Hydroxide Price in China (FOB) - 2023
In September 2023, the average potassium hydroxide export price amounted to $781 per ton, approximately equating the previous month. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in February 2023 when the average export price increased by 7.5% m-o-m. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $1,596 per ton in September 2022; however, from October 2022 to September 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.
There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In September 2023, the country with the highest price was Russia ($959 per ton), while the average price for exports to Saudi Arabia ($548 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From September 2022 to September 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Vietnam (-2.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.
Potassium Hydroxide Price in China (CIF) - 2023
The average potassium hydroxide import price stood at $465 per ton in September 2023, rising by 11% against the previous month. In general, the import price, however, faced a precipitous decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in January 2023 an increase of 38% month-to-month. The import price peaked at $9,189 per ton in September 2022; however, from October 2022 to September 2023, import prices remained at a lower figure.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In September 2023, the country with the highest price was Japan ($4,000 per ton), while the price for Jordan ($200 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From September 2022 to September 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Japan (+3.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.
Potassium Hydroxide Exports in China
In 2022, the amount of potassium hydroxide (caustic potash) exported from China skyrocketed to 73K tons, with an increase of 108% on 2021. In general, exports recorded prominent growth. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
In value terms, potassium hydroxide exports soared to $99M in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a significant expansion. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
| Export of Potassium Hydroxide in China (Million USD) | |||||
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| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| Brazil | 8.0 | 3.3 | 4.3 | 30.3 | 55.9% |
| India | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 6.6 | 111.3% |
| South Africa | 1.2 | 2.3 | 1.7 | 6.5 | 75.6% |
| Argentina | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 6.0 | 171.4% |
| Thailand | 1.8 | 2.7 | 3.5 | 4.4 | 34.7% |
| South Korea | 2.6 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 4.3 | 18.3% |
| Indonesia | 4.1 | 2.8 | 2.0 | 3.4 | -6.0% |
| United Arab Emirates | 0.6 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 2.9 | 69.1% |
| Russia | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 2.8 | 51.8% |
| Peru | 0.6 | 1.3 | 1.0 | 2.5 | 60.9% |
| Malaysia | 5.6 | 6.6 | 4.5 | 2.5 | -23.6% |
| Colombia | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 2.4 | 100.0% |
| Vietnam | 2.4 | 1.5 | 1.7 | 2.1 | -4.4% |
| Others | 8.6 | 9.1 | 6.2 | 22.7 | 38.2% |
| Total | 37.6 | 34.9 | 29.1 | 99.3 | 38.2% |
Top Export Markets for Potassium Hydroxide from China in 2022:
- Brazil (20.4K tons)
- India (4.7K tons)
- Thailand (4.7K tons)
- South Africa (4.5K tons)
- Argentina (4.1K tons)
- South Korea (3.5K tons)
- Indonesia (2.4K tons)
- Malaysia (2.3K tons)
- United Arab Emirates (2.1K tons)
- Vietnam (2.1K tons)
- Peru (1.9K tons)
- Russia (1.9K tons)
- Colombia (1.7K tons)
Potassium Hydroxide Imports in China
For the fourth consecutive year, China recorded growth in overseas purchases of potassium hydroxide (caustic potash), which increased by 15% to 2.7K tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 83% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.
In value terms, potassium hydroxide imports expanded rapidly to $5.9M in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 66%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.
| Import of Potassium Hydroxide in China (Thousand USD) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| South Korea | 508 | 805 | 1,573 | 2,475 | 69.5% |
| Japan | 952 | 946 | 1,813 | 1,057 | 3.5% |
| United States | 665 | 590 | 904 | 782 | 5.6% |
| Germany | 660 | 385 | 616 | 669 | 0.5% |
| Others | 366 | 491 | 442 | 944 | 37.1% |
| Total | 3,151 | 3,217 | 5,349 | 5,926 | 23.4% |
Top Suppliers of Potassium Hydroxide to China in 2022:
- South Korea (1884.6 tons)
- Japan (329.2 tons)
- United States (255.5 tons)
- Germany (109.5 tons)
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2023
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
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- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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