Germany: Sulphur Market 2022

Sulphur Market Size in Germany

In 2020, the German sulphur market decreased by -X% to $X, falling for the eighth consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, consumption showed a pronounced downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded 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 lower figure.

Sulphur Production in Germany

In value terms, sulphur production declined slightly to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. Overall, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2020, production remained at a lower figure.

Sulphur Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2020, exports of sulphur (sublimed or precipitated) and colloidal sulphur from Germany rose slightly to X tonnes, picking up by X% against the year before. In general, exports recorded a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, exports reached the maximum in 2020 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, sulphur exports amounted to $X in 2020. Overall, exports continue to indicate a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Exports peaked in 2020 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Austria (X tonnes) was the main destination for sulphur exports from Germany, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, sulphur exports to Austria exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the UK (X tonnes), more than tenfold. Belgium (X tonnes) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Austria totaled +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (+X% per year) and Belgium (+X% per year).

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

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of value to Austria stood at +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+X% per year) and the UK (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average sulphur export price stood at $X per tonne in 2020, waning by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a noticeable contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2009 when the average export price increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, average export prices hit record highs at $X per tonne in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2020, export prices failed to regain the momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2020, the country with the highest price was France ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Austria ($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 France, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sulphur Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2020, approx. X tonnes of sulphur (sublimed or precipitated) and colloidal sulphur were imported into Germany; which is down by -X% against 2019. In general, imports faced a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tonnes in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2020, imports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, sulphur imports fell sharply to $X in 2020. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2020, France (X tonnes) constituted the largest sulphur supplier to Germany, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, sulphur imports from France exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Belgium (X tonnes), threefold.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of volume from France stood at +X%.

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

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

Import Prices by Country

The average sulphur import price stood at $X per tonne in 2020, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a slight decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 an increase of X% y-o-y. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per tonne. from 2013 to 2020, the growth in terms of the average import prices failed to regain the momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per tonne), while the price for France totaled $X per tonne.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform