Sulphides; Polysulphides Price in Greece - 2023

Sulphides; Polysulphides Price in Greece (CIF) - 2022

The average sulphides; polysulphides import price stood at $1,934 per ton in 2022, picking up by 32% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, sulphides; polysulphides import price increased by +56.3% against 2020 indices. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Bosnia and Herzegovina ($10,100 per ton), while the price for Germany ($590 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Bosnia and Herzegovina (+38.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sulphides; Polysulphides Price in Greece (FOB) - 2022

The average sulphides; polysulphides export price stood at $1,640 per ton in 2022, picking up by 18% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a temperate expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the average export price increased by 207%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Bulgaria ($1,683 per ton), while the average price for exports to Albania stood at $1,456 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Bulgaria (+4.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Sulphides; Polysulphides Imports in Greece

In 2022, supplies from abroad of sulphides; polysulphideses decreased by -3.4% to 478 tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 32%. As a result, imports reached the peak of 625 tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sulphides; polysulphides imports soared to $924K in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +11.9% from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Import of Sulphides; Polysulphides in Greece (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Bosnia and Herzegovina	N/A	102	61.7	424	103.9%
Italy	482	346	445	336	-11.3%
Germany	92.8	214	173	163	20.7%
Spain	49.7	N/A	N/A	N/A	0%
Belgium	15.3	63.2	36.0	N/A	53.4%
Others	19.5	48.1	8.1	1.3	-59.5%
Total	659	773	724	924	11.9%

Top Suppliers of Sulphides; Polysulphides to Greece in 2022:

Germany (275.8 tons)
Italy (158.6 tons)
Bosnia and Herzegovina (42.0 tons)

Sulphides; Polysulphides Exports in Greece

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas shipments of sulphides; polysulphideses, when their volume increased by 1,195% to 19 tons. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a significant increase. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, sulphides; polysulphides exports surged to $31K in 2022. In general, exports recorded significant growth. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.