Netherlands: Sulphur Market 2024

Sulphur Market Size in the Netherlands

The Dutch sulphur market shrank modestly to $X in 2022, declining by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, saw a resilient expansion. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Sulphur Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, sulphur production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Sulphur Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

Sulphur exports from the Netherlands soared to X tons in 2022, growing by X% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a slight decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sulphur exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports enjoyed measured growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons) was the main destination for sulphur exports from the Netherlands, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, sulphur exports to Belgium exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Belgium was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

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

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

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sulphur export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a perceptible expansion. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($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 France (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sulphur Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2022, the amount of sulphur imported into the Netherlands skyrocketed to X tons, growing by X% compared with 2021. In general, imports enjoyed prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, sulphur imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) was the main sulphur supplier to the Netherlands, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, sulphur imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the UK (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (X% per year) and the UK (X% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sulphur to the Netherlands, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Spain ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by the UK, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (X% per year) and the UK (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average sulphur import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a slight decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Norway ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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