The forecast for potassium fertiliser consumption in the UK shows a consistent decline from 198.16 thousand metric tons in 2024 to 185.25 thousand metric tons in 2028. The consumption in 2023 stood at approximately 200 thousand metric tons. The year-on-year decrease between 2024 and 2025 is 1.68%, between 2025 and 2026 is 1.67%, between 2026 and 2027 is 1.67%, and between 2027 and 2028 is 1.66%. Over the five-year period from 2024 to 2028, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is -1.66%.
Future trends to watch include sustainable agricultural practices and technological advancements in fertigation, which could further impact potassium fertiliser consumption. Environmental policies and global trade tensions may also play significant roles in shaping the demand and supply dynamics in the UK.