Italy: Sulphur Market 2022

Sulphur Market Size in Italy

In 2020, the Italian sulphur market was finally on the rise to reach $X after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2020; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2020, consumption failed to regain the momentum.

Sulphur Production in Italy

In value terms, sulphur production soared to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. Overall, the total production indicated a perceptible expansion from 2007 to 2020: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Sulphur production peaked at $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2020, production remained at a lower figure.

Sulphur Exports

Exports from Italy

In 2020, overseas shipments of sulphur (sublimed or precipitated) and colloidal sulphur decreased by -X% to X tonnes, falling for the sixth consecutive year after three years of growth. Over the period under review, exports recorded a dramatic decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. As a result, exports attained the peak of X tonnes. from 2015 to 2020, the growth exports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, sulphur exports shrank notably to $X in 2020. In general, exports recorded a sharp descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. As a result, exports reached the peak of $X. from 2015 to 2020, the growth exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Romania (X tonnes), Sweden (X tonnes) and Croatia (X tonnes) were the main destinations of sulphur exports from Italy, together comprising X% of total exports. Slovenia, the UK, Australia and Greece lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Slovenia, while exports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for sulphur exported from Italy were Sweden ($X), Romania ($X) and Australia ($X), together comprising X% of total exports.

Sweden recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2020, the average sulphur export price amounted to $X per tonne, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price posted a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, export price reached the peak level of $X per tonne. from 2009 to 2020, the growth in terms of the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

Sulphur Imports

Imports into Italy

In 2020, imports of sulphur (sublimed or precipitated) and colloidal sulphur into Italy dropped to X tonnes, waning by -X% against 2019. In general, imports saw a perceptible setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tonnes. from 2016 to 2020, the growth imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sulphur imports shrank remarkably to $X in 2020. Over the period under review, imports saw a slight curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. from 2009 to 2020, the growth imports failed to regain the momentum.

Imports by Country

India (X tonnes), Slovakia (X tonnes) and Germany (X tonnes) were the main suppliers of sulphur imports to Italy, with a combined X% share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Slovakia, while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

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

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from India stood at +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Slovakia (+X% per year) and Germany (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2020, the average sulphur import price amounted to $X per tonne, falling by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a mild expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of X% year-to-year. The import price peaked at $X per tonne in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was India ($X per tonne), while the price for Germany ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform