Czech Republic: Sulphur Market 2022

Sulphur Market Size in the Czech Republic

In 2020, the Czech sulphur market increased by X% to $X, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption posted a tangible increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. from 2009 to 2020, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Sulphur Exports

Exports from the Czech Republic

In 2020, exports of sulphur (sublimed or precipitated) and colloidal sulphur from the Czech Republic contracted rapidly to X kg, which is down by -X% against the previous year. In general, exports showed a precipitous descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, exports hit record highs at X tonnes in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2020, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sulphur exports contracted dramatically to $X in 2020. Over the period under review, exports showed a significant contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, exports attained the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2020, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Slovakia (X kg) was the main destination for sulphur exports from the Czech Republic, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, sulphur exports to Slovakia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X kg), more than tenfold.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Slovakia was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+X% per year) and Kazakhstan (X% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X), Slovakia ($X) and Kazakhstan ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for sulphur exported from the Czech Republic worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Germany recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

In 2020, the average sulphur export price amounted to $X per tonne, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed perceptible growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, export price reached the peak level of $X per tonne. from 2017 to 2020, the growth in terms of the average export prices failed to regain the momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Slovakia ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Sulphur Imports

Imports into the Czech Republic

In 2020, overseas purchases of sulphur (sublimed or precipitated) and colloidal sulphur increased by X% to X tonnes, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, imports saw a noticeable expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tonnes. from 2009 to 2020, the growth imports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, sulphur imports rose modestly to $X in 2020. In general, imports recorded modest growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. from 2009 to 2020, the growth imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2020, Poland (X tonnes) was the main sulphur supplier to the Czech Republic, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, sulphur imports from Poland exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Slovakia (X tonnes), more than tenfold.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of volume from Poland amounted to +X%.

In value terms, Poland ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sulphur to the Czech Republic, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Slovakia ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Poland stood at +X%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2020, the average sulphur import price amounted to $X per tonne, waning by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a slight downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 an increase of X% year-to-year. The import price peaked at $X per tonne in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2020, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Slovakia ($X per tonne), while the price for Poland stood at $X per tonne.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Slovakia.

Source: IndexBox Platform