EU: Sulphides Of Non-Metals Market 2024

Sulphides Of Non-Metals Market Size in the EU

The EU sulphides of non-metals market contracted rapidly to $X in 2023, reducing by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Sulphides Of Non-Metals Production in the EU

In value terms, sulphides of non-metals production skyrocketed to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2022 to 2023, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Sulphides Of Non-Metals Exports

Exports in the EU

After two years of growth, overseas shipments of sulphides of non-metals and commercial phosphorus trisulphide decreased by X% to X tons in 2023. Overall, exports, however, recorded pronounced growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2022, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, sulphides of non-metals exports fell markedly to $X in 2023. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a tangible expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2022, and then shrank rapidly in the following year.

Exports by Country

France was the main exporter of sulphides of non-metals and commercial phosphorus trisulphide in the European Union, with the volume of exports finishing at X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2023. It was distantly followed by Germany (X tons), comprising a X% share of total exports.

France was also the fastest-growing in terms of the sulphides of non-metals and commercial phosphorus trisulphide exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2023. Germany (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. France (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Germany saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2023, respectively.

In value terms, France ($X) and Germany ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2023.

In terms of the main exporting countries, France, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2023, declining by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2022, and then declined notably in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while France totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (X%).

Sulphides Of Non-Metals Imports

Imports in the EU

In 2023, purchases abroad of sulphides of non-metals and commercial phosphorus trisulphide decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports saw a noticeable decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sulphides of non-metals imports contracted remarkably to $X in 2023. Overall, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then shrank rapidly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Belgium (X tons), distantly followed by Austria (X tons), Spain (X tons), Germany (X tons) and France (X tons) were the largest importers of sulphides of non-metals and commercial phosphorus trisulphide, together constituting X% of total imports. Poland (X tons) and Bulgaria (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Belgium ($X), France ($X) and Spain ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2023, together accounting for X% of total imports. Austria, Germany, Poland and Bulgaria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main importing countries, Poland, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Import price indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, sulphides of non-metals import price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2022 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while Austria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Bulgaria (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform