Poland: Potassium Hydroxide Market 2024

Potassium Hydroxide Market Size in Poland

The Polish potassium hydroxide market expanded notably to $X in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Potassium hydroxide consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Potassium Hydroxide Production in Poland

In value terms, potassium hydroxide production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a pronounced decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Potassium Hydroxide Exports

Exports from Poland

For the third year in a row, Poland recorded growth in overseas shipments of potassium hydroxide (caustic potash), which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports enjoyed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, potassium hydroxide exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tons), Belarus (X tons) and Hungary (X tons) were the main destinations of potassium hydroxide exports from Poland, together accounting for X% of total exports. The Czech Republic, Ukraine, Germany, Lithuania and the United States lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Germany (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Russia ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for potassium hydroxide (caustic potash) exports from Poland, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Ukraine ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Belarus, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Russia stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Ukraine (X% per year) and Belarus (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average potassium hydroxide export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a slight expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, potassium hydroxide export price increased by X% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Lithuania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United States (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Potassium Hydroxide Imports

Imports into Poland

In 2022, purchases abroad of potassium hydroxide (caustic potash) increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, imports recorded a strong expansion. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, potassium hydroxide imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a resilient expansion. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Czech Republic (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of potassium hydroxide to Poland, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, potassium hydroxide imports from the Czech Republic exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by South Korea (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the Czech Republic amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (X% per year) and South Korea (X% per year).

In value terms, the Czech Republic ($X) constituted the largest supplier of potassium hydroxide (caustic potash) to Poland, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by South Korea ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the Czech Republic totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Korea (X% per year) and Italy (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average potassium hydroxide import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, approximately equating the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a slight downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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