In 2023, South Korea led global exports of potassium carbonates, with Russia and Germany following. While South Korea and Russia showed minor positive growth, Germany experienced a significant decline. China and Italy displayed modest increases in export volumes. Noteworthy growth included Slovenia and Lithuania, both recording substantial increases, while Japan faced a significant downturn. Portugal showed impressive gains, whereas Denmark and Canada encountered substantial decreases. Over the last five years, the average variation per year highlighted stable growth for leading exporters, with some countries like Slovenia experiencing remarkable transformations.
Future trends to watch include potential shifts in the global supply chain due to geopolitical influences and environmental regulations, impacting countries differently. Emerging markets such as Slovenia and Lithuania may continue to vie for greater market shares, while established players adjust strategies to new economic contexts.
Top countries in Export of Potassium Carbonates by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilograms | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 South Korea | 99,712,000 | 2023 | +2.37% | +2.61% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Russia | 56,290,000 | 2023 | +2.79% | +1.59% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 23,081,000 | 2023 | -12.08% | -11.57% | View data |
| 4 | 4 China | 21,503,000 | 2023 | +2.91% | +3.67% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 21,268,000 | 2023 | +2.3% | +2.72% | View data |
| 6 | 6 United States | 18,495,000 | 2023 | -2.16% | -3.19% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Thailand | 7,252,300 | 2023 | -1.56% | -4.62% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Poland | 5,033,800 | 2023 | +2.35% | +3.27% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Spain | 3,941,900 | 2023 | -0.98% | -0.32% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Ivory Coast | 3,694,500 | 2023 | +2.56% | +1.15% | View data |