Industrial and Caustic Potash: Market Research Report

April 2012 | 252 pages | ID: I32D0BB089DEN
Global Industry Analysts, Inc

Abstracts

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Industrial and Caustic Potash in Thousand Tons by the following End Use Applications: Fertilizers, Computer & TV Monitors, Food & Pharmaceuticals, Crystal & Ceramics, Soap, and Others.

The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East, and Latin America.

Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2007 through 2015.

Also, a six-year historic analysis is provided for these markets.

The report profiles 59 companies including many key and niche players such as Agrium Inc., Armand Products, Ashta Chemicals Inc., Haifa Chemicals Ltd., ICL Fertilizers, JSC Uralkali, K+S KALI GmbH, Occidental Chemical Corporation, PotashCorp, Qinghai Salt Lake Industry Co., Ltd., and The Mosaic Company.

Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research.

Company profiles are primarily based upon search engine sources in the public domain.

Contents

I.INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS

Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations
Disclaimers
Data Interpretation & Reporting Level
Quantitative Techniques & Analytics
Product Definitions and Scope of Study

II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY1.INTRODUCTION

Market Highlights
Impact of Recession on the Global Fertilizer Consumption
Global Potash Demand Collapses Due to Recession
Slump in Fertilizer Consumption

Table 1. Change in Global Fertilizer Consumption (2008-2011) – (In Mt) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Global Potash Market - Key Statistics
Potash Export/Import Statistics

Table 2. Global Potash Exports (2007-2009): Percentage Market Share Breakdown by Companies – BPC, Canpotex, K+S, IPC (Silvint), ICL and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 3. Global Potash Exports (2007 & 2008): Breakdown by Top Countries of Origin – Canada, Belarus and Russia, Germany, Israel, Jordan, US, Spain, UK and Chile along with Primary Destination Country Details (In ‘000 Metric Tons) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 4. Global Potash Imports (2007 & 2008): Breakdown by Top Countries of Destination – US, Brazil, China PR, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, France, Belgium, Japan and Poland along with Primary Source Country Details (In ‘000 Metric Tons) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Major Trends in Industry
High Profile Consolidations and Mergers to Change the Face of the Industry
BRIC Countries Account for Major Shares in the Global Potash Market

2.INDUSTRY OVERVIEW

Consolidation and Economic Meltdown Take their Toll on Potash Demand in the Past
Volatile Fertilizer Prices – A Comparison of 2008 and 2009
Limited Production Centers Across the World

Table 5. Potash Production Centers and Capacity by Company: Breakdown in Million Tons (2008)

Wide-Ranging Plant Applications
Decontrol Causes Demand Slump
Demand-Supply Scenario

Table 6. Global Potash Demand and Supply Balance for Years 2010-2014(In Million MT K2O) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Capacity Expansions

Table 7. Global Potash Production Capacity (2010 & 2011): Percentage Breakdown of Capacity by Producers – Potash Corp, The Mosaic Co, Belaruskali, K+S Group, Uralkali, ICL, Silvinit, Agrium, Arab Potash and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Production and Consumption Trends Worldwide

Table 8. World Potash Market (2008 & 2009): Volume Production Ranked By Top 13 Countries – Canada, Russia, Belarus, Germany, China, Israel, Jordan, US, Chile, Brazil, Spain, UK, Ukraine and Others (In ‘000 MT of K2O) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 9. World Potash Reserves (2009): Breakdown by Countries – Canada, Russia, Belarus, Germany, Brazil, China, US, Jordan, Israel, Ukraine, UK, Spain,Chile and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Major Highlights in the Recent Past

Table 10. Global Potash Capacity K2O for Years 2004 - 06 in Million Metric Tons (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Consumption Concentration by the Three Majors
Russian Production Scene
Racing Ahead Further
Economic Development in Asia and Latin America Drives Potash Demand
Modernization of Production Techniques: A Negative Implication on Employment

3.PRODUCT OVERVIEW

What is Potash?
Derivation of Potash
Insights of Potash
End-Uses of Potassium
A Review on Potash Fertilizer
Product Pricing
No Price Wars in Potash Trade
Factors Determining Price Trends of Potash
Factors affecting Consumption of Potassium Fertilizer
Successful technological Innovations in the Past
Rice Debranning Experiments
Laser Etching Device Uses Potassium Hydroxide

4.POTASH PRODUCTS - A GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE

Potassium Hydroxide (KOH)
Definition of Caustic Potash
Market Overview
Specific Use of Potassium Hydroxide
Market Outlook
Potassium Carbonate (K2CO3)
Definition
Growth Prospects
Specific Uses of Potassium Carbonate
Potassium Chloride (KCl)/Muriate of Potash
Definition
End-Use Applications
Potassium Nitrate (KNO3)
Definition
Uses of the Salt
End-Use Applications
Reasons for Growth
Potassium Sulfate (K2SO4)
Definition
Demand and Production
End-Use Applications

5.KEY END-USE APPLICATION AREAS

Fertilizers
Definition
The Largest End-User
Demand Trends
Factors Fueling Fertilizer Demand
Factors Affecting Worldwide Fertilizer Demand

6.RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY

Bigshire Acquires Ashta
Uralkali Merges with Silvinit
Uralkali Intends to Acquire Stake in Belaruskali
BHP Billiton Withdraws Potash Corp.’s Acquisition Bid
BHP Billiton Takes over Athabasca Potash Inc.
Carus Corporation Acquires Alexander Chemical Corporation
Mesa Uranium Inks Letter of Intent for Potash Project Acquisition
Unid Jiangsu Chemical to Expand Potassium Hydroxide Division in China
Uzkhimprom to Build New Unit to Meet Uzbekistan’s Potash Fertilizer Needs
Andhra Sugars Secures Environment Clearance
Madura Holding Divests Majority Share in Uralkali to Kaliha and Becaounioco

49 NORTH RESOURCES ACQUIRES PARTIAL STAKE IN NORTH RIM EXPLORATION

Chengdu Chemical Sets Up Potassium Hydroxide Plant Sichaun Xinjin Industry Park
GACL Embarks on Project Expansions Aggregating Rs2600 Crores of Investment

7.STRATEGIC CORPORATE DEVELOPMENTS – A HISTORIC PERSPECTIVE BUILDER

CAC Receives Contract for Building Membrane Electrolysis Plant
OxyChem Switches Over to Mercury-Free Production of Caustic Potash
Canasia Engages Dahrouge as Consultant for Potash Development
Olin Acquires Chlor-Alkali Business
PotashCorp. to Start a New Potash Mine and Expand Existing Mill
New project to be Developed and Expanded by PotashCorp. At Cory
ICL Establishes Joint Venture in India
Kanoria Chemicals & Industries to Expand Production Facilities
Gujarat Alkalies Expands Caustic Soda and Poly Aluminum Chloride Capacities
MagIndustries Corp. Selects HPD to Supply Crystallization Equipment for Potash Project

8.FOCUS ON SELECT GLOBAL PLAYERS

Agrium Inc. (Canada)
Armand Products (US)
Ashta Chemicals Inc. (US)
Haifa Chemicals Ltd. (Israel)
ICL Fertilizers (Israel)
JSC Uralkali (Russia)
K+S KALI GmbH (Germany)
Occidental Chemical Corporation (US)
PotashCorp. (Canada)
Qinghai Salt Lake Industry Co., Ltd. (China)
The Mosaic Company (US)

9.GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE

Table 11. World Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Industrial and Caustic Potash by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin American and Middle East Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 12. World Historic Review for Industrial and Caustic Potash by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin American and Middle East Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 13. World 15-Year Perspective for Industrial and Caustic Potash by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Unit Consumption for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin American and Middle East Markets for Years 2003, 2011 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 14. World Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Consumption of Industrial and Caustic Potash in Fertilizers by Geographic Region- US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Middle East Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 15. World Historic Review for Consumption of Industrial and Caustic Potash in Fertilizers by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin American and Middle East Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 16. World 15-Year Perspective for Industrial and Caustic Potash in Fertilizers by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Consumption for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Middle East Markets for Years 2003, 2011 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 17. World Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Consumption of Industrial and Caustic Potash in Computers & TV Monitors by Geographic Region- US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin American and Middle East Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 18. World Historic Review for Consumption of Industrial and Caustic Potash in Computers & TV Monitors by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and The Middle East Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 19. World 15-Year Perspective for Industrial and Caustic Potash in Computers & TV Monitors by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Consumption for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin American and Middle East Markets for Years 2003, 2011 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 20. World Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Consumption of Industrial and Caustic Potash in Food & Pharmaceuticals by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and The Middle East Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 21. World Historic Review for Consumption of Industrial and Caustic Potash in Food & Pharmaceuticals by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and The Middle East Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 22. World 15-Year Perspective for Industrial and Caustic Potash in Food & Pharmaceuticals by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Consumption for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin American and Middle East Markets for Years 2003, 2011 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 23. World Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Consumption of Industrial and Caustic Potash in Crystal & Ceramics by Geographic Region- US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and The Middle East Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 24. World Historic Review for Consumption of Industrial and Caustic Potash in Crystal & Ceramics by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and The Middle East Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 25. World 15-Year Perspective for Industrial and Caustic Potash in Crystal & Ceramics by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Consumption for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin American and Middle East Markets for Years 2003, 2011 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 26. World Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Consumption of Industrial and Caustic Potash in Soap by Geographic Region- US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and The Middle East Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 27. World Historic Review for Consumption of Industrial and Caustic Potash in Soap by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and the Middle East Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 28. World 15-Year Perspective for Industrial and Caustic Potash in Soap by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Consumption for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan),Latin America and Middle East Markets for Years 2003, 2011 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 29. World Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Consumption of Industrial and Caustic Potash in Other Applications by Geographic Region- US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and The Middle East Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 30. World Historic Review for Consumption of Industrial and Caustic Potash in Other Applications by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and The Middle East Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 31. World 15-Year Perspective for Industrial and Caustic Potash in Other Applications by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Consumption for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Middle East Markets for Years 2003, 2011 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

III. MARKET1.THE UNITED STATES

A. Market Analysis
The US Potash Market in 2009
Fertilizer Demand Driven by Corn
Factors Affecting Fertilizer Prices in the US (On a Scale of 1-10)
Import/Export Statistics

Table 32. United States Exports of Caustic Potash (2009 & 2010) by Country - Canada, Argentina, Belgium, Australia, Chile and Other Countries in US$ Million (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 33. United States Imports of Caustic Potash (2009 & 2010) by Country - China, South Korea, Mexico, Sweden, Jordan and Other Countries in US$ Million (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Key Players
B. Market Analytics

Table 34. The US Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Consumption of Industrial and Caustic Potash by End-Use Applications - Fertilizers, Computer & TV Monitors, Food & Pharmaceuticals, Crystal & Ceramics, Soap, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 35. The US Historic Review for Consumption of Industrial and Caustic Potash by End-Use Applications - Fertilizers, Computer & TV Monitors, Food & Pharmaceuticals, Crystal & Ceramics, Soap, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 36. The US 15-Year Perspective for Consumption of Industrial and Caustic Potash by End-Use Applications - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Consumption for Fertilizers, Computer & TV Monitors, Food & Pharmaceuticals, Crystal & Ceramics, Soap, and Other Markets for Years 2003, 2011 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

2.CANADA

A. Market Analysis
Canadian Potash Industry: An Overview

Table 37. Fertilizer Usage in Canadian Agriculture (2011): Percentage Share Breakdown by Fertilizer Types Urea, MAP, Muriate of Potash (MOP), Nitrogen Solution, Ammonium Sulphate, Ammonium Nitrate, Anhydrous Ammonia and DAP (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Canadian Import/Export Statistics

Table 38. Canadian Exports of Caustic Potash (2009 & 2010) by Country - US, Iraq, Australia, India, China and Other Countries in US $ (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 39. Canadian Imports of Caustic Potash (2009 & 2010) by Country - US, South Korea, Jordan, China, Taiwan and Other Countries in US $ (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

The Potash Superpower
PotashCorp. - The World Leader
Key Players
B. Market Analytics

Table 40. Canadian Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Consumption of Industrial and Caustic Potash by End-Use Applications - Fertilizers, Computer & TV Monitors, Food & Pharmaceuticals, Crystal & Ceramics, Soap, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 41. Canadian Historic Review for Consumption of Industrial and Caustic Potash by End-Use Applications - Fertilizers, Computer & TV Monitors, Food & Pharmaceuticals, Crystal & Ceramics, Soap, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 42. Canadian 15-Year Perspective for Consumption of Industrial and Caustic Potash by End-Use Applications - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Consumption for Fertilizers, Computer & TV Monitors, Food & Pharmaceuticals, Crystal & Ceramics, Soap, and Other Markets for Years 2003, 2011 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

3.JAPAN

Market Analytics

Table 43. Japanese Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Consumption of Industrial and Caustic Potash by End-Use Applications - Fertilizers, Computer & TV Monitors, Food & Pharmaceuticals, Crystal & Ceramics, Soap, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 44. Japanese Historic Review for Consumption of Industrial and Caustic Potash by End-Use Applications - Fertilizers, Computer & TV Monitors, Food & Pharmaceuticals, Crystal & Ceramics, Soap, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 45. Japanese 15-Year Perspective for Consumption of Industrial and Caustic Potash by End-Use Applications - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Consumption for Fertilizers, Computer & TV Monitors, Food & Pharmaceuticals, Crystal & Ceramics, Soap, and Other Markets for Years 2003, 2011 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4.EUROPE

A. Market Analysis
Major Regions
Massive Production Base
Rising Potash Prices After a Long Period of Slump
A Historic Review of the European Market
B. Market Analytics

Table 46. European Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Industrial and Caustic Potash by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 47. European Historic Review for Industrial and Caustic Potash by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 48. European 15-Year Perspective for Industrial and Caustic Potash by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Consumption for France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, and Rest of Europe Markets for Years 2003, 2011 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 49. European Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Industrial and Caustic Potash by End-Use Applications - Fertilizers, Computer & TV Monitors, Food & Pharmaceuticals, Crystal & Ceramics, Soap, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 50. European Historic Review for Industrial and Caustic Potash by End-Use Applications - Fertilizers, Computer & TV Monitors, Food & Pharmaceuticals, Crystal & Ceramics, Soap, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 51. European 15-Year Perspective for Industrial and Caustic Potash by End-Use Applications - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Consumption for Fertilizers, Computer & TV Monitors, Food & Pharmaceuticals, Crystal & Ceramics, Soap, and Other Markets for Years 2003, 2011 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4A.FRANCE

A. Market Analysis
Market Assessment
Fertilizer Industry Trends
Domestic Production
B. Market Analytics

Table 52. French Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Industrial and Caustic Potash by End-Use Applications - Fertilizers, Computer & TV Monitors, Food & Pharmaceuticals, Crystal & Ceramics, Soap, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 53. French Historic Review for Industrial and Caustic Potash by End-Use Applications - Fertilizers, Computer & TV Monitors, Food & Pharmaceuticals, Crystal & Ceramics, Soap, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 54. French 15-Year Perspective for Industrial and Caustic Potash by End-Use Applications - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Consumption for Fertilizers, Computer & TV Monitors, Food & Pharmaceuticals, Crystal & Ceramics, Soap, and Other Markets for Years 2003, 2011 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4B.GERMANY

A. Market Analysis
Potash Production
Key Player
B. Market Analytics

Table 55. German Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Industrial and Caustic Potash by End-Use Applications - Fertilizers, Computer & TV Monitors, Food & Pharmaceuticals, Crystal & Ceramics, Soap, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 56. German Historic Review for Industrial and Caustic Potash by End-Use Applications - Fertilizers, Computer & TV Monitors, Food & Pharmaceuticals, Crystal & Ceramics, Soap, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 57. German 15-Year Perspective for Industrial and Caustic Potash by End-Use Applications - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Consumption for Fertilizers, Computer & TV Monitors, Food & Pharmaceuticals, Crystal & Ceramics, Soap, and Other Markets for Years 2003, 2011 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4C.ITALY

Market Analytics

Table 58. Italian Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Industrial and Caustic Potash by End-Use Applications - Fertilizers, Computer & TV Monitors, Food & Pharmaceuticals, Crystal & Ceramics, Soap, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 59. Italian Historic Review for Industrial and Caustic Potash by End-Use Applications - Fertilizers, Computer & TV Monitors, Food & Pharmaceuticals, Crystal & Ceramics, Soap, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 60. Italian 15-Year Perspective for Industrial and Caustic Potash by End-Use Applications - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Consumption for Fertilizers, Computer & TV Monitors, Food & Pharmaceuticals, Crystal & Ceramics, Soap, and Other Markets for Years 2003, 2011 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4D.THE UNITED KINGDOM

Market Analytics

Table 61. The UK Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Industrial and Caustic Potash by End-Use Applications - Fertilizers, Computer & TV Monitors, Food & Pharmaceuticals, Crystal & Ceramics, Soap, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 62. The UK Historic Review for Industrial and Caustic Potash by End-Use Applications - Fertilizers, Computer & TV Monitors, Food & Pharmaceuticals, Crystal & Ceramics, Soap, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 63. The UK 15-Year Perspective for Industrial and Caustic Potash by End-Use Applications - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Consumption for Fertilizers, Computer & TV Monitors, Food & Pharmaceuticals, Crystal & Ceramics, Soap, and Other Markets for Years 2003, 2011 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4E.SPAIN

Market Analytics

Table 64. Spanish Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Industrial and Caustic Potash by End-Use Applications - Fertilizers, Computer & TV Monitors, Food & Pharmaceuticals, Crystal & Ceramics, Soap, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 65. Spanish Historic Review for Industrial and Caustic Potash by End-Use Applications - Fertilizers, Computer & TV Monitors, Food & Pharmaceuticals, Crystal & Ceramics, Soap, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 66. Spanish 15-Year Perspective for Industrial and Caustic Potash by End-Use Applications - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Consumption for Fertilizers, Computer & TV Monitors, Food & Pharmaceuticals, Crystal & Ceramics, Soap, and Other Markets for Years 2003, 2011 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4F.REST OF EUROPE

A. Market Analysis
Eastern Europe – Production Statistics
Russia
Disintegration of the FSU Hits Fertilizer Production
Fertilizer Sector Deregulated
Key Player
B. Market Analytics

Table 67. Rest of European Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Industrial and Caustic Potash by End-Use Segment - Fertilizers, Computer & TV Monitors, Food & Pharmaceuticals, Crystal & Ceramics, Soap, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 68. Rest of European Historic Review for Industrial and Caustic Potash by End-Use Application- Fertilizers, Computer & TV Monitors, Food & Pharmaceuticals, Crystal & Ceramics, Soap, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 69. Rest of European 15-Year Perspective for Industrial and Caustic Potash by End-Use Applications - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Consumption for Fertilizers, Computer & TV Monitors, Food & Pharmaceuticals, Crystal & Ceramics, Soap, and Others for Years 2003, 2011 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

5.ASIA-PACIFIC

A. Market Analysis
Demand Boost for Potash in Asia
Production Scenario in China
B. Market Analytics

Table 70. Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Industrial and Caustic Potash by Geographic Region - China and Rest of Asia-Pacific Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 71. Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Industrial and Caustic Potash by Geographic Region/Country – China and Rest of Asia-Pacific Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 72. Asia-Pacific 15-Year Perspective for Industrial and Caustic Potash by Geographic Regions - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Consumption for China and Rest of Asia-Pacific Markets for Years 2003, 2011 & 2017

Table 73. Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Industrial and Caustic Potash by End-Use Applications- Fertilizers, Computer & TV Monitors, Food & Pharmaceuticals, Crystal & Ceramics, Soap, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 74. Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Industrial and Caustic Potash by End-Use Applications- Fertilizers, Computer & TV Monitors, Food & Pharmaceuticals, Crystal & Ceramics, Soap, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 75. Asia-Pacific 15-Year Perspective for Industrial and Caustic Potash by End-Use Applications - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Consumption for Fertilizers, Computer & TV Monitors, Food & Pharmaceuticals, Crystal & Ceramics, Soap, and Others for Years 2003, 2011 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

5A.CHINA

A. Market Analysis
The Fertilizer Market
State-Controlled Fertilizer Sector
Lucrative Market Opportunities for Foreign Companies
Pricing Policies
Prices of Potash Fertilizers Relatively Stable in 2010
Key Player
B. Market Analytics

Table 76. Chinese Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Industrial and Caustic Potash by End-Use Applications - Fertilizers, Computer & TV Monitors, Food & Pharmaceuticals, Crystal & Ceramics, Soap, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 77. Chinese Historic Review for Industrial and Caustic Potash by End-Use Applications- Fertilizers, Computer & TV Monitors, Food & Pharmaceuticals, Crystal & Ceramics, Soap, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 78. Chinese 15-Year Perspective for Industrial and Caustic Potash by End-Use Applications - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Consumption for Fertilizers, Computer & TV Monitors, Food & Pharmaceuticals, Crystal & Ceramics, Soap, and Others for Years 2003, 2011 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

5B.REST OF ASIA-PACIFIC

A. Market Analysis
India
Indian Fertilizer Industry
Price Control Revived
Pricing Policies
Thailand
Potash Mine Capacity
B. Market Analytics

Table 79. Rest of Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Industrial and Caustic Potash by End-Use Applications- Fertilizers, Computer & TV Monitors, Food & Pharmaceuticals, Crystal & Ceramics, Soap, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 80. Rest of Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Industrial and Caustic Potash by End-Use Applications- Fertilizers, Computer & TV Monitors, Food & Pharmaceuticals, Crystal & Ceramics, Soap, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 81. Rest of Asia-Pacific 15-Year Perspective for Industrial and Caustic Potash by End-Use Applications - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Consumption for Fertilizers, Computer & TV Monitors, Food & Pharmaceuticals, Crystal & Ceramics, Soap, and Others for Years 2003, 2011 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

6.THE MIDDLE EAST

A. Market Analysis
Israel
Key Players
B. Market Analytics

Table 82. The Middle East Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Industrial and Caustic Potash by End-Use Applications- Fertilizers, Computer & TV Monitors, Food & Pharmaceuticals, Crystal & Ceramics, Soap, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 83. The Middle East Historic Review for Industrial and Caustic Potash by End-Use Applications - Fertilizers, Computer & TV Monitors, Food & Pharmaceuticals, Crystal & Ceramics, Soap, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 84. The Middle East 15-Year Perspective for Industrial and Caustic Potash by End-Use Applications - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Consumption for Fertilizers, Computer & TV Monitors, Food & Pharmaceuticals, Crystal & Ceramics, Soap, and Others for Years 2003, 2011 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

7.LATIN AMERICA

Market Analytics

Table 85. Latin American Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Industrial and Caustic Potash by Geographic Regions - Brazil and Rest of Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 86. Latin American Historic Review for Industrial and Caustic Potash by Geographic Regions- Brazil and Rest of Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 87. Latin American 15-Year Perspective for Industrial and Caustic Potash by Geographic Regions- Percentage Breakdown of Unit Consumption for Brazil and Rest of Latin American Markets for Years 2003, 2011 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 88. Latin American Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Industrial and Caustic Potash by End-Use Applications - Fertilizers, Computer & TV Monitors, Food & Pharmaceuticals, Crystal & Ceramics, Soap, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 89. Latin American Historic Review for Industrial and Caustic Potash by End-Use Applications - Fertilizers, Computer & TV Monitors, Food & Pharmaceuticals, Crystal & Ceramics, Soap, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 90. Latin American 15-Year Perspective for Industrial and Caustic Potash by End-Use Applications - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Consumption for Fertilizers, Computer & TV Monitors, Food & Pharmaceuticals, Crystal & Ceramics, Soap, and Others for Years 2003, 2011 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

7A.BRAZIL

A. Market Analysis
Potassio do Brasil Announces Potash Reserves Discovery in Brazil
B. Market Analytics

Table 91. Brazilian Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Industrial and Caustic Potash by End-Use Applications - Fertilizers, Computer & TV Monitors, Food & Pharmaceuticals, Crystal & Ceramics, Soap, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 92. Brazilian Historic Review for Industrial and Caustic Potash by End-Use Applications - Fertilizers, Computer & TV Monitors, Food & Pharmaceuticals, Crystal & Ceramics, Soap, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 93. Brazilian 15-Year Perspective for Industrial and Caustic Potash by End-Use Applications - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Consumption for Fertilizers, Computer & TV Monitors, Food & Pharmaceuticals, Crystal & Ceramics, Soap, and Others for Years 2003, 2011 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

7B.REST OF LATIN AMERICA

Market Analytics

Table 94. Rest of Latin American Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Industrial and Caustic Potash by End-Use Applications - Fertilizers, Computer & TV Monitors, Food & Pharmaceuticals, Crystal & Ceramics, Soap, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 95. Rest of Latin American Historic Review for Industrial and Caustic Potash by End-Use Applications - Fertilizers, Computer & TV Monitors, Food & Pharmaceuticals, Crystal & Ceramics, Soap, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 96. Rest of Latin American 15-Year Perspective for Industrial and Caustic Potash by End-Use Applications - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Consumption for Fertilizers, Computer & TV Monitors, Food & Pharmaceuticals, Crystal & Ceramics, Soap, and Others for Years 2003, 2011 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

IV. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Total Companies Profiled: 59 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 67)
The United States (14)
Canada (4)
Japan (7)
Europe (13)
- France (1)
- Germany (3)
- The United Kingdom (1)
- Italy (1)
- Rest of Europe (7)
Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) (19)
Latin America (5)
Middle East (5)