
Colombia - Potassium Chloride (MOP) - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
Colombia: Potassium Chloride (Mop) Market 2023
Potassium Chloride (Mop) Market Size in Colombia
The Colombian potassium chloride (MOP) market dropped sharply to $X in 2021, falling by -22.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a mild slump. Potassium chloride (MOP) consumption peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.
Potassium Chloride (Mop) Production in Colombia
In value terms, potassium chloride (MOP) production declined significantly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, enjoyed a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by 203%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X, and then shrank sharply in the following year.
Potassium Chloride (Mop) Exports
Exports from Colombia
In 2021, shipments abroad of potassium chloride (MOP) increased by 241% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a deep setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 308%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.
In value terms, potassium chloride (MOP) exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, showed a abrupt curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 176% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.
Exports by Country
Venezuela (X tons) was the main destination for potassium chloride (MOP) exports from Colombia, with a 87% share of total exports. Moreover, potassium chloride (MOP) exports to Venezuela exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Ecuador (X tons), tenfold. Chile (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 3.9% share.
From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Venezuela amounted to -4.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Ecuador (-26.2% per year) and Chile (0.0% per year).
In value terms, the largest markets for potassium chloride (MOP) exported from Colombia were Venezuela ($X), Ecuador ($X) and Chile ($X), together comprising 99% of total exports.
In terms of the main countries of destination, Chile, with a CAGR of 0.0%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.
Export Prices by Country
The average potassium chloride (MOP) export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with a decrease of -49.1% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 96% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.
Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Chile ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Venezuela ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Mexico (+34.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
Potassium Chloride (Mop) Imports
Imports into Colombia
Potassium chloride (MOP) imports into Colombia reduced sharply to X tons in 2021, which is down by -37% compared with the previous year. In general, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 30%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.
In value terms, potassium chloride (MOP) imports contracted dramatically to $X in 2021. Overall, imports recorded a pronounced reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 24%. Imports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.
Imports by Country
Canada (X tons), Belarus (X tons) and Russia (X tons) were the main suppliers of potassium chloride (MOP) imports to Colombia, together accounting for 84% of total imports. Germany, Belgium, Chile and Lithuania lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 16%.
From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Belgium (with a CAGR of +3,291.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, Canada ($X), Belarus ($X) and Russia ($X) constituted the largest potassium chloride (MOP) suppliers to Colombia, together accounting for 85% of total imports. Germany, Belgium, Chile and Lithuania lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 14%.
Among the main suppliers, Belgium, with a CAGR of +3,182.9%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.
Import Prices by Country
In 2021, the average potassium chloride (MOP) import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 12% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a noticeable slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per ton), while the price for Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Russia (-0.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.
Base Year | Historical Period | Forecast Period | Units |
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2022 | 2012-2022 | 2023-2030 | US$, Tons |
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