Industrial and Caustic Potash (MCP-2130) - Global Industry Analysts, Inc.

Research Abstract

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.

Code :	MCP-2130
Price :	$4500
Companies :	59

Pages :	247
Date :	May 2012
Market Data Tables :	96

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INDUSTRIAL AND CAUSTIC POTASH (Complete Report)

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I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS

Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations.....I-1

Disclaimers.....I-2

Data Interpretation & Reporting Level.....I-2

Quantitative Techniques & Analytics.....I-3

Product Definitions and Scope of Study.....I-3

II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

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1. INTRODUCTION.....II-1

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Market Highlights.....II-1

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Impact of Recession on the Global Fertilizer Consumption.....II-2

Global Potash Demand Collapses Due to Recession.....II-2

Slump in Fertilizer Consumption.....II-2

Table 1: Change in Global Fertilizer Consumption (2008-2011) � (In Mt) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-2

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Global Potash Market - Key Statistics.....II-3

Potash Export/Import Statistics.....II-3

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).....II-3

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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).....II-4

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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).....II-5

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Major Trends in Industry.....II-6

High Profile Consolidations and Mergers to Change the Face of the Industry.....II-6

BRIC Countries Account for Major Shares in the Global Potash Market.....II-6

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2. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW.....II-7

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Consolidation and Economic Meltdown Take their Toll on Potash Demand in the

Past.....II-7

Volatile Fertilizer Prices � A Comparison of 2008 and 2009.....II-7

Limited Production Centers Across the World.....II-7

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Table 5: Potash Production Centers and Capacity by Company: Breakdown in Million Tons (2008).....II-8

Wide-Ranging Plant Applications.....II-8

Decontrol Causes Demand Slump.....II-8

Demand-Supply Scenario.....II-8

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Table 6: Global Potash Demand and Supply Balance for Years 2010-2014(In Million MT K2O) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-9

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Capacity Expansions.....II-10

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).....II-10

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Production and Consumption Trends Worldwide.....II-11

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).....II-11

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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).....II-12

Major Highlights in the Recent Past.....II-12

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Table 10: Global Potash Capacity K2O for Years 2004 - 06 in Million Metric Tons (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-13

Consumption Concentration by the Three Majors.....II-13

Russian Production Scene.....II-13

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Racing Ahead Further.....II-14

Economic Development in Asia and Latin America Drives Potash Demand.....II-14

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Modernization of Production Techniques: A Negative Implication on Employment.....II-15

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3. PRODUCT OVERVIEW.....II-16

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What is Potash?.....II-16

Derivation of Potash.....II-16

Insights of Potash.....II-16

End-Uses of Potassium.....II-16

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A Review on Potash Fertilizer.....II-17

Product Pricing.....II-17

No Price Wars in Potash Trade.....II-17

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Factors Determining Price Trends of Potash.....II-18

Factors affecting Consumption of Potassium Fertilizer.....II-18

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Successful technological Innovations in the Past.....II-19

Rice Debranning Experiments.....II-19

Laser Etching Device Uses Potassium Hydroxide.....II-19

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4. POTASH PRODUCTS - A GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE.....II-20

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Potassium Hydroxide (KOH).....II-20

Definition of Caustic Potash.....II-20

Market Overview.....II-20

Specific Use of Potassium Hydroxide.....II-20

Market Outlook.....II-20

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Potassium Carbonate (K2CO3).....II-21

Definition.....II-21

Growth Prospects.....II-21

Specific Uses of Potassium Carbonate.....II-21

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Potassium Chloride (KCl)/Muriate of Potash.....II-22

Definition.....II-22

End-Use Applications.....II-22

Potassium Nitrate (KNO3).....II-22

Definition.....II-22

Uses of the Salt.....II-22

End-Use Applications.....II-22

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Reasons for Growth.....II-23

Potassium Sulfate (K2SO4).....II-23

Definition.....II-23

Demand and Production.....II-23

End-Use Applications.....II-23

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5. KEY END-USE APPLICATION AREAS.....II-24

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Fertilizers.....II-24

Definition.....II-24

The Largest End-User.....II-24

Demand Trends.....II-24

Factors Fueling Fertilizer Demand.....II-24

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Factors Affecting Worldwide Fertilizer Demand.....II-25

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6. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY.....II-26

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Bigshire Acquires Ashta.....II-26

Uralkali Merges with Silvinit.....II-26

Uralkali Intends to Acquire Stake in Belaruskali.....II-26

BHP Billiton Withdraws Potash Corp.�s Acquisition Bid.....II-26

BHP Billiton Takes over Athabasca Potash Inc......II-26

Carus Corporation Acquires Alexander Chemical Corporation.....II-26

$100

Mesa Uranium Inks Letter of Intent for Potash Project Acquisition.....II-27

Unid Jiangsu Chemical to Expand Potassium Hydroxide Division in China.....II-27

Uzkhimprom to Build New Unit to Meet Uzbekistan�s Potash Fertilizer Needs.....II-27

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Andhra Sugars Secures Environment Clearance.....II-28

Madura Holding Divests Majority Share in Uralkali to Kaliha and Becaounioco.....II-28

49 North Resources Acquires Partial Stake in North Rim Exploration.....II-28

Chengdu Chemical Sets Up Potassium Hydroxide Plant Sichaun Xinjin Industry

Park.....II-28

$100

GACL Embarks on Project Expansions Aggregating Rs2600 Crores of Investment.....II-29

$100

7. STRATEGIC CORPORATE DEVELOPMENTS � A HISTORIC PERSPECTIVE BUILDER.....II-30

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CAC Receives Contract for Building Membrane Electrolysis Plant.....II-30

OxyChem Switches Over to Mercury-Free Production of Caustic Potash.....II-30

Canasia Engages Dahrouge as Consultant for Potash Development.....II-30

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Olin Acquires Chlor-Alkali Business.....II-31

PotashCorp. to Start a New Potash Mine and Expand Existing Mill.....II-31

New project to be Developed and Expanded by PotashCorp. At Cory.....II-31

ICL Establishes Joint Venture in India.....II-31

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Kanoria Chemicals & Industries to Expand Production Facilities.....II-32

Gujarat Alkalies Expands Caustic Soda and Poly Aluminum Chloride Capacities.....II-32

MagIndustries Corp. Selects HPD to Supply Crystallization Equipment for Potash

Project.....II-32

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8. FOCUS ON SELECT GLOBAL PLAYERS.....II-33

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Agrium Inc. (Canada).....II-33

Armand Products (US).....II-33

Ashta Chemicals Inc. (US).....II-33

Haifa Chemicals Ltd. (Israel).....II-33

$100

ICL Fertilizers (Israel).....II-34

JSC Uralkali (Russia).....II-34

K+S KALI GmbH (Germany).....II-34

$100

Occidental Chemical Corporation (US).....II-35

PotashCorp. (Canada).....II-35

Qinghai Salt Lake Industry Co., Ltd. (China).....II-35

The Mosaic Company (US).....II-35

$200

9. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE.....II-37

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).....II-37

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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).....II-38

$350

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).....II-39

$350

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).....II-40

$350

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).....II-41

$350

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).....II-42

$350

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).....II-43

$350

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).....II-44

$350

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).....II-45

$350

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).....II-46

$350

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).....II-47

$350

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).....II-48

$350

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).....II-49

$350

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).....II-50

$350

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).....II-51

$350

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).....II-52

$350

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).....II-53

$350

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).....II-54

$350

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).....II-55

$350

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).....II-56

$350

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).....II-57

$350

III. MARKET

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1. THE UNITED STATES.....III-1

$595

A. Market Analysis.....III-1

The US Potash Market in 2009.....III-1

Fertilizer Demand Driven by Corn.....III-1

Factors Affecting Fertilizer Prices in the US (On a Scale of 1-10).....III-1

$75

Import/Export Statistics.....III-2

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).....III-2

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).....III-2

Key Players.....III-2

$200

B. Market Analytics.....III-3

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).....III-3

$200

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 ther Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-4

$200

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).....III-5

$200

2. CANADA.....III-6

$950

A. Market Analysis.....III-6

Canadian Potash Industry: An Overview.....III-6

$75

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).....III-7

Canadian Import/Export Statistics.....III-7

Table 38: Canadian Exports of Caustic Potash (2009 & 2010) by Country - US, Iraq, Australia, India, China and Other Countries in US $.....III-7

$200

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).....III-8

The Potash Superpower.....III-8

PotashCorp. - The World Leader.....III-8

Key Players.....III-8

$200

B. Market Analytics.....III-9

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).....III-9

$200

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).....III-10

$200

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).....III-11

$200

3. JAPAN.....III-12

$495

Market Analytics.....III-12

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).....III-12

$200

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).....III-13

$200

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).....III-14

$200

4. EUROPE.....III-15

$950

A. Market Analysis.....III-15

Major Regions.....III-15

Massive Production Base.....III-15

Rising Potash Prices After a Long Period of Slump.....III-15

A Historic Review of the European Market.....III-15

$75

B. Market Analytics.....III-16

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).....III-16

$200

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).....III-17

$200

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).....III-18

$200

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).....III-19

$200

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).....III-20

$200

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).....III-21

$200

4a. FRANCE.....III-22

$595

A. Market Analysis.....III-22

Market Assessment.....III-22

Fertilizer Industry Trends.....III-22

Domestic Production.....III-22

$75

B. Market Analytics.....III-23

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).....III-23

$200

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).....III-24

$200

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).....III-25

$200

4b. GERMANY.....III-26

$595

A. Market Analysis.....III-26

Potash Production.....III-26

Key Player.....III-26

$75

B. Market Analytics.....III-27

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).....III-27

$200

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).....III-28

$200

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).....III-29

$200

4c. ITALY.....III-30

$495

Market Analytics.....III-30

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).....III-30

$200

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).....III-31

$200

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).....III-32

$200

4d. THE UNITED KINGDOM.....III-33

$495

Market Analytics.....III-33

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).....III-33

$200

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).....III-34

$200

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).....III-35

$200

4e. SPAIN.....III-36

$495

Market Analytics.....III-36

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).....III-36

$200

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).....III-37

$200

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).....III-38

$200

4f. REST OF EUROPE.....III-39

$595

A. Market Analysis.....III-39

Eastern Europe � Production Statistics.....III-39

Russia.....III-39

Disintegration of the FSU Hits Fertilizer Production.....III-39

Fertilizer Sector Deregulated.....III-39

Key Player.....III-39

$75

B. Market Analytics.....III-40

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).....III-40

$200

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).....III-41

$200

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).....III-42

$200

5. ASIA-PACIFIC.....III-43

$950

A. Market Analysis.....III-43

Demand Boost for Potash in Asia.....III-43

Production Scenario in China.....III-43

$75

B. Market Analytics.....III-44

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).....III-44

$200

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).....III-45

$200

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.....III-46

$200

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).....III-47

$200

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).....III-48

$200

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).....III-49

$200

5a. CHINA.....III-50

$595

A. Market Analysis.....III-50

The Fertilizer Market.....III-50

State-Controlled Fertilizer Sector.....III-50

$75

Lucrative Market Opportunities for Foreign Companies.....III-51

Pricing Policies.....III-51

Prices of Potash Fertilizers Relatively Stable in 2010.....III-51

Key Player.....III-51

$75

B. Market Analytics.....III-52

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).....III-52

$200

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).....III-53

$200

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).....III-54

$200

5b. REST OF ASIA-PACIFIC.....III-55

$595

A. Market Analysis.....III-55

India.....III-55

Indian Fertilizer Industry.....III-55

Price Control Revived.....III-55

$75

Pricing Policies.....III-56

Thailand.....III-56

Potash Mine Capacity.....III-56

$75

B. Market Analytics.....III-57

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).....III-57

$200

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).....III-58

$200

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).....III-59

$200

6. THE MIDDLE EAST.....III-60

$595

A. Market Analysis.....III-60

Israel.....III-60

Key Players.....III-60

$75

B. Market Analytics.....III-61

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).....III-61

$200

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).....III-62

$200

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).....III-63

$200

7. LATIN AMERICA.....III-64

$950

Market Analytics.....III-64

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).....III-64

$200

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).....III-65

$200

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).....III-66

$200

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).....III-67

$200

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).....III-68

$200

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).....III-69

$200

7a. BRAZIL.....III-70

$495

A. Market Analysis.....III-70

Potassio do Brasil Announces Potash Reserves Discovery in Brazil.....III-70

B. Market Analytics.....III-70

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).....III-70

$200

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).....III-71

$200

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).....III-72

$200

7b. REST OF LATIN AMERICA.....III-73

$495

Market Analytics.....III-73

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).....III-73

$200

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).....III-74

$200

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).....III-75

$200

IV. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

102

$995

Total Companies Profiled: 59 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 67)
Region/Country                 Players

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

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INDUSTRIAL AND CAUSTIC POTASH - A GLOBAL STRATEGIC BUSINESS REPORT

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