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New Zealand - Potassium Hydroxide (Caustic Potash) - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

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New Zealand: Potassium Hydroxide Market 2024

Potassium Hydroxide Market Size in New Zealand

In 2022, the New Zealand potassium hydroxide market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after four years of decline. In general, consumption recorded perceptible growth. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Potassium Hydroxide Exports

Exports from New Zealand

In 2022, approx. X tons of potassium hydroxide (caustic potash) were exported from New Zealand; dropping by X% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted a pronounced expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, potassium hydroxide exports reduced notably to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a slight downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Fiji (X tons) was the main destination for potassium hydroxide exports from New Zealand, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, potassium hydroxide exports to Fiji exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Norfolk Island (X kg), fivefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Fiji stood at X%.

In value terms, Fiji ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for potassium hydroxide (caustic potash) exports from New Zealand, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Norfolk Island ($X), with an X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Fiji totaled X%.

Export Prices by Country

The average potassium hydroxide export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then dropped remarkably in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Fiji ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Norfolk Island totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to French Polynesia (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Potassium Hydroxide Imports

Imports into New Zealand

In 2022, approx. X tons of potassium hydroxide (caustic potash) were imported into New Zealand; jumping by X% against the previous year's figure. Overall, imports saw prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, potassium hydroxide imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports enjoyed a measured increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, South Korea (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of potassium hydroxide to New Zealand, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, potassium hydroxide imports from South Korea exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the United States (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from South Korea stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Taiwan (Chinese) (X% per year) and the United States (X% per year).

In value terms, South Korea ($X) constituted the largest supplier of potassium hydroxide (caustic potash) to New Zealand, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Taiwan (Chinese) ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by the United States, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from South Korea stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Taiwan (Chinese) (X% per year) and the United States (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average potassium hydroxide import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a noticeable reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Taiwan (Chinese) (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for potassium hydroxide (caustic potash) in the world?

China remains the largest potassium hydroxide consuming country worldwide, accounting for 23% of total volume. Moreover, potassium hydroxide consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, India, twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the United States, with an 8.6% share.

What are the largest producers of potassium hydroxide (caustic potash) in the world?

China constituted the country with the largest volume of potassium hydroxide production, accounting for 24% of total volume. Moreover, potassium hydroxide production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, the United States, twofold. India ranked third in terms of total production with a 9.5% share.

What are the leading suppliers of potassium hydroxide (caustic potash) to New Zealand?

In value terms, South Korea constituted the largest supplier of potassium hydroxide caustic potash) to New Zealand, comprising 70% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Taiwan Chinese), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by the United States, with a 4.5% share.

What are the leading importers of potassium hydroxide (caustic potash) from New Zealand?

In value terms, Fiji emerged as the key foreign market for potassium hydroxide caustic potash) exports from New Zealand, comprising 89% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Norfolk Island $157), with an 8.1% share of total exports.

What is the average export price for potassium hydroxide (caustic potash) in New Zealand?

The average potassium hydroxide export price stood at $1,606 per ton in 2022, shrinking by -73.7% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for potassium hydroxide (caustic potash) in New Zealand?

The average potassium hydroxide import price stood at $645 per ton in 2022, waning by -15.2% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the potassium hydroxide market in New Zealand. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 20132530 - Potassium hydroxide (caustic potash)

Country coverage:

New Zealand

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in New Zealand
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023