South-Eastern Asia: Market for Carnallite, Sylvite and Other Crude Natural Potassium Salts, Potassium Magnesium Sulphate and Mixtures of Potassic Fertilisers 2024

Market Size for Carnallite, Sylvite and Other Crude Natural Potassium Salts, Potassium Magnesium Sulphate and Mixtures of Potassic Fertilisers in South-Eastern Asia

In 2023, the Southeast Asian market for carnallite, sylvite and other crude natural potassium salts, potassium magnesium sulphate and mixtures of potassic fertilisers decreased by X% to $X for the first time since 2020, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, consumption showed a drastic downturn. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, and then dropped remarkably in the following year.

Production of Carnallite, Sylvite and Other Crude Natural Potassium Salts, Potassium Magnesium Sulphate and Mixtures of Potassic Fertilisers in South-Eastern Asia

In value terms, production of carnallite, sylvite and other crude natural potassium salts, potassium magnesium sulphate and mixtures of potassic fertilisers dropped slightly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a noticeable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2023, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Carnallite, Sylvite and Other Crude Natural Potassium Salts, Potassium Magnesium Sulphate and Mixtures of Potassic Fertilisers

Exports in South-Eastern Asia

In 2023, the amount of carnallite, sylvite and other crude natural potassium salts, potassium magnesium sulphate and mixtures of potassic fertilisers exported in South-Eastern Asia soared to X tons, increasing by X% compared with the previous year. In general, exports saw a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of carnallite, sylvite and other crude natural potassium salts, potassium magnesium sulphate and mixtures of potassic fertilisers surged to $X in 2023. Overall, exports showed a pronounced increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

In 2023, Malaysia (X tons) was the key exporter of carnallite, sylvite and other crude natural potassium salts, potassium magnesium sulphate and mixtures of potassic fertilisers, comprising X% of total exports. Indonesia (X tons) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Vietnam (X%). The following exporters - Lao People's Democratic Republic (X tons) and Thailand (X tons) - each finished at an X% share of total exports.

Exports from Malaysia increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Thailand (X%), Indonesia (X%) and Lao People's Democratic Republic (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Thailand emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in South-Eastern Asia, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. By contrast, Vietnam (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Malaysia (X p.p.) and Thailand (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Vietnam saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2023, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Malaysia ($X) remains the largest carnallite, sylvite and other crude natural potassium salts, potassium magnesium sulphate and mixtures of potassic fertilisers supplier in South-Eastern Asia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Vietnam ($X), with an X% share of total exports. It was followed by Indonesia, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value in Malaysia stood at X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Vietnam (X% per year) and Indonesia (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in South-Eastern Asia amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a slight reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Thailand ($X per ton), while Lao People's Democratic Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Lao People's Democratic Republic (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Carnallite, Sylvite and Other Crude Natural Potassium Salts, Potassium Magnesium Sulphate and Mixtures of Potassic Fertilisers

Imports in South-Eastern Asia

In 2023, purchases abroad of carnallite, sylvite and other crude natural potassium salts, potassium magnesium sulphate and mixtures of potassic fertilisers decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2020, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, imports saw a deep reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure at X tons in 2022, and then shrank remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, imports of carnallite, sylvite and other crude natural potassium salts, potassium magnesium sulphate and mixtures of potassic fertilisers shrank dramatically to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, imports recorded a deep downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2022 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then contracted notably in the following year.

Imports by Country

Malaysia represented the main importer of carnallite, sylvite and other crude natural potassium salts, potassium magnesium sulphate and mixtures of potassic fertilisers in South-Eastern Asia, with the volume of imports resulting at X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2023. Indonesia (X tons) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Cambodia (X%), Vietnam (X%), the Philippines (X%) and Myanmar (X%). Lao People's Democratic Republic (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2023, average annual rates of growth with regard to carnallite, sylvite and other crude natural potassium salts, potassium magnesium sulphate and mixtures of potassic fertilisers imports into Malaysia stood at X%. At the same time, Lao People's Democratic Republic (X%), Myanmar (X%), the Philippines (X%) and Cambodia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Lao People's Democratic Republic emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in South-Eastern Asia, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. By contrast, Vietnam (X%) and Indonesia (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2023, the share of Cambodia, the Philippines, Indonesia, Myanmar, Vietnam and Lao People's Democratic Republic increased by X, X, X, X, X and X percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, Malaysia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported carnallite, sylvite and other crude natural potassium salts, potassium magnesium sulphate and mixtures of potassic fertilisers in South-Eastern Asia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Indonesia ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Vietnam, with a X% share.

In Malaysia, imports of carnallite, sylvite and other crude natural potassium salts, potassium magnesium sulphate and mixtures of potassic fertilisers declined by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Indonesia (X% per year) and Vietnam (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in South-Eastern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2023, approximately reflecting the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2022 when the import price increased by X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton, leveling off in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Malaysia ($X per ton), while Cambodia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Malaysia (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform