EU: Sulphur Market 2022

Sulphur Market Size in the EU

In 2021, after four years of decline, there was growth in the EU sulphur market, when its value increased by X% to $X. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a pronounced slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the market value increased by X%. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Sulphur Production in the EU

In value terms, sulphur production totaled $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production By Country in the EU

The countries with the highest volumes of in 2021 were Germany (X tons), France (X tons) and Italy (X tons), together comprising X% of total production. Spain, the Netherlands, Belgium, Poland, Romania, Sweden, Slovakia, Austria, Denmark and Bulgaria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of production, amongst the main producing countries, was attained by Denmark (with a CAGR of +X%), while production for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the production figures.

Sulphur Exports

Exports in the EU

In 2021, approx. X tons of sulphur (sublimed or precipitated) and colloidal sulphur were exported in the European Union; which is down by -X% on 2020 figures. Overall, exports continue to indicate a pronounced curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sulphur exports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports saw a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Slovakia represented the main exporter of sulphur (sublimed or precipitated) and colloidal sulphur in the European Union, with the volume of exports accounting for X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Germany (X tons) and Poland (X tons), together constituting a X% share of total exports. Spain (X tons) held a little share of total exports.

Slovakia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of sulphur (sublimed or precipitated) and colloidal sulphur. At the same time, Germany (+X%) and Spain (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Germany emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the European Union, with a CAGR of +X% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Poland (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Slovakia (+X p.p.), Germany (+X p.p.) and Spain (+X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Poland saw its share reduced by -X% from 2012 to 2021, respectively.

In value terms, Slovakia ($X), Spain ($X) and Germany ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2021, together accounting for X% of total exports.

Among the main exporting countries, Spain, with a CAGR of +X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a pronounced curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while Slovakia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Sulphur Imports

Imports in the EU

In 2021, approx. X tons of sulphur (sublimed or precipitated) and colloidal sulphur were imported in the European Union; declining by -X% compared with the previous year. Overall, imports continue to indicate a abrupt downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sulphur imports rose remarkably to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports showed a abrupt decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Austria was the largest importing country with an import of around X tons, which resulted at X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by the Czech Republic (X tons) and France (X tons), together comprising a X% share of total imports. The following importers - Spain (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Sweden (X tons) and Poland (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to sulphur imports into Austria stood at +X%. At the same time, Poland (+X%), Sweden (+X%), Spain (+X%), France (+X%) and Belgium (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Poland emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the European Union, with a CAGR of +X% from 2012-2021. By contrast, the Czech Republic (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Austria (+X p.p.), France (+X p.p.), Spain (+X p.p.), Sweden (+X p.p.), Belgium (+X p.p.) and Poland (+X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2021, the share of the Czech Republic (-X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, the Czech Republic ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported sulphur (sublimed or precipitated) and colloidal sulphur in the European Union, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Austria ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the Czech Republic totaled -X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Austria (-X% per year) and France (-X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a mild curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while Austria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (+X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform