France: Sulphur Market 2024

Sulphur Market Size in France

The French sulphur market dropped slightly to $X in 2022, reducing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by X% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Sulphur Production in France

In value terms, sulphur production reduced slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a slight decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

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Sulphur Exports

Exports from France

In 2022, overseas shipments of sulphur increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a precipitous curtailment. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sulphur exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons) was the main destination for sulphur exports from France, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, sulphur exports to Belgium exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Italy (X tons), eightfold. Spain (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Belgium stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (X% per year) and Spain (X% per year).

In value terms, Belgium ($X) remains the key foreign market for sulphur exports from France, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with an X% share of total exports. It was followed by Italy, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Belgium stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (X% per year) and Italy (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average sulphur export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by X% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a mild increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, sulphur export price increased by X% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then fell dramatically in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Morocco ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Morocco (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Sulphur Imports

Imports into France

In 2022, the amount of sulphur imported into France stood at X tons, increasing by X% on the year before. In general, total imports indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sulphur imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Kazakhstan (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main suppliers of sulphur imports to France, with a combined X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Kazakhstan (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X), Germany ($X) and Spain ($X) constituted the largest sulphur suppliers to France, with a combined X% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Kazakhstan, 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

The average sulphur import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw tangible growth. 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 Kazakhstan ($X per ton), while the price for the UK ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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