
Canada - Potassium Chloride (MOP) - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Canada: Potassium Chloride (Mop) Market 2023
Potassium Chloride (Mop) Market Size in Canada
In 2021, the Canadian potassium chloride (MOP) market decreased by -72.6% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a significant curtailment. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.
Potassium Chloride (Mop) Production in Canada
In value terms, potassium chloride (MOP) production expanded significantly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a pronounced setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 19%. Potassium chloride (MOP) production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.
Potassium Chloride (Mop) Exports
Exports from Canada
In 2021, exports of potassium chloride (MOP) from Canada rose to X tons, surging by 1.8% against 2020. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 19%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
In value terms, potassium chloride (MOP) exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 26% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.
Exports by Country
The United States (X tons) was the main destination for potassium chloride (MOP) exports from Canada, accounting for a 50% share of total exports. Moreover, potassium chloride (MOP) exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Brazil (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Indonesia (X tons), with a 9.1% share.
From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United States stood at +3.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Brazil (+8.0% per year) and Indonesia (+4.8% per year).
In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for potassium chloride (MOP) exports from Canada, comprising 52% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Brazil ($X), with a 17% share of total exports. It was followed by Indonesia, with an 8.8% share.
From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United States stood at -1.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Brazil (+1.9% per year) and Indonesia (-1.5% per year).
Export Prices by Country
The average potassium chloride (MOP) export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 24% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a deep downturn. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.
Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2021, the highest price was recorded for prices to the United States ($X per ton) and Brazil ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to China ($X per ton) and India ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United States (-4.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.
Potassium Chloride (Mop) Imports
Imports into Canada
In 2021, the amount of potassium chloride (MOP) imported into Canada fell significantly to X tons, which is down by -76% compared with the previous year. In general, imports saw a pronounced descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by 556%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020, and then declined significantly in the following year.
In value terms, potassium chloride (MOP) imports shrank remarkably to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports recorded a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 118% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then contracted remarkably in the following year.
Imports by Country
In 2021, Russia (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of potassium chloride (MOP) to Canada, with a 73% share of total imports. Moreover, potassium chloride (MOP) imports from Russia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United States (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Belarus (X tons), with a 5.9% share.
From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Russia stood at +1,972.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (-20.3% per year) and Belarus (-17.9% per year).
In value terms, the largest potassium chloride (MOP) suppliers to Canada were Russia ($X), the United States ($X) and Germany ($X), together comprising 86% of total imports.
Russia, with a CAGR of +1,191.6%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.
Import Prices by Country
The average potassium chloride (MOP) import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 105% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a slight setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 707%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.
Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+8.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
Base Year | Historical Period | Forecast Period | Units |
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2022 | 2012-2022 | 2023-2030 | US$, Tons |
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