Potash Global Market Report 2024

The potash market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $22.93 billion in 2023 to $24.32 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.1%. The growth observed in the historical period can be attributed to factors such as global agricultural demand, population growth, the need for nutrient management, efforts to improve soil quality, and the cyclical nature inherent in agriculture.

The potash market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $30.04 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.4%. The anticipated growth in the forecast period can be attributed to concerns about global food security, the adoption of technological advancements in agriculture, increased biofuel production, evolving dietary patterns, and efforts for climate change adaptation. Key trends expected during this period involve the development of bio-based potash solutions, the integration of digital agriculture technologies, strategic alliances and mergers within the industry, government initiatives and subsidies, and the utilization of potash in water-soluble fertilizers.

The expansion of the potash market can be attributed to the growing demand for mining activities in North America. A report from Glacier Media Group in February 2023 indicated that mines in the United States produced non-fuel mineral products valued at approximately $98.2 billion in 2022, showing an increase of about $3.6 billion compared to the revised total of $94.6 billion in 2021.

The anticipated growth in the potash market is also driven by the rising demand for pesticides. Pesticides, chemical substances designed to control pests, rely on potash (potassium compounds) as a crucial component in fertilizer production. Potash contributes to enhanced plant health, improved cell structure, water regulation, increased crop yields, improved crop quality, and resistance to environmental stresses, including pest attacks. Eurostat reported in May 2023 that pesticide sales in the European Union reached 355,175 tons in 2021, representing a modest 2.7% increase. Thus, the escalating demand for pesticides is a key factor fueling the growth of the potash market.

Potash solution mining techniques are being increasingly employed to enhance extraction efficiency and boost profitability. This method involves drilling injection and recovery wells into the ground, injecting a heated brine solution to dissolve potash salts, and then extracting the dissolved salts to the surface, where potash is separated and conditioned. This represents a significant trend in the potash market.

Major companies are strategically forming partnerships to develop new products and strengthen their market positions. Collaborations and partnerships contribute to innovation, leveraging complementary expertise and accelerating the development and commercialization of advanced solutions by combining resources and capabilities. A notable example is The Mosaic Company, a US-based fertilizer company specializing in phosphate and potash production, which partnered with AgBiome LLC, a US-based company specializing in biological and microbial solutions for crop protection in agriculture, in March 2021. This collaboration aims to create biological alternatives that enhance soil health, responding to the growing demand for organic, biological solutions to improve soil nutrition, crop quality, and production. The partnership will utilize AgBiome's patented genesistm platform, integrating advanced product discovery technologies with a diverse collection of microbes that have been fully sequenced.

Major companies operating in the potash market report are Vale SA, Nutrien Ltd., PotashCorp, The Mosaic Company, Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile S.A., Eurochem Group AG, ICL Israel Chemicals Ltd., K+S AG, Highfield Resources Ltd., Uralkali PJSC, Qinghai Salt Lake Potash Company Limited, Compass Minerals International Inc., Intrepid Potash (IPI) Inc., Gensource Potash Corporation, Karnalyte Resources Inc., Pacific Exim Ltd., Encanto Potash Corp, Michigan Potash & Salt Company LLC, Petro One Energy Corp, Western Potash Corp., Petrokemija, BHP Group Limited, Asia-Potash International Investment (Guangzhou) Co. Ltd., Asia Pacific Potash Corporation, Passport Potash Inc., Potash Minerals Limited, SOPerior Fertilizer Corp, Potash West, Prospect Global Ltd., Channel Resources Limited, Crystal Peak Minerals Inc.

South America was the largest region in the potash market in 2023. The regions covered in the potash market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

The countries covered in the potash market report are Australia, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Bangladesh, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, Hong Kong, New Zealand, USA, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Colombia, Peru, France, Germany, UK, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Russia, Czech Republic, Poland, Romania, Ukraine, Saudi Arabia, Israel, Iran, Turkey, UAE, Egypt, Nigeria, South Africa. The potash market includes revenues earned by entities by providing mining services for potash mines such as Sylvite, Polyhalite, Langbeinite, and Carnallite. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

The primary categories of potash are potash-agriculture and potash-industrial. Potash, specifically potassium chloride (KCl), serves predominantly as an agricultural fertilizer due to its efficacy as a soluble potassium source - one of the essential plant macronutrients, along with nitrogen and phosphorus. Its applications span various sectors, including grains and cereals, pulses and oilseeds, commercial crops, fruits and vegetables, as well as other diverse applications. Anthracite mining involves standard-grade anthracite, high-grade anthracite, and ultra-high-grade anthracite. Standard-grade anthracite is utilized for domestic fuel and in the generation of industrial power. The mining methods encompass underground mining and surface mining.

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