Poland: Sulphur Market 2022

Sulphur Market Size in Poland

In 2020, the Polish sulphur market decreased by -X% to $X, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2020; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 when the market value increased by X% year-to-year. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. from 2013 to 2020, the growth of the market failed to regain the momentum.

Sulphur Production in Poland

In value terms, sulphur production stood at $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. The total output 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. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2012 when the production volume increased by X% y-o-y. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. from 2013 to 2020, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Sulphur Exports

Exports from Poland

In 2020, overseas shipments of sulphur (sublimed or precipitated) and colloidal sulphur decreased by -X% to X tonnes, falling for the fourth consecutive year after seven years of growth. Overall, exports continue to indicate a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, exports reached the peak figure at X tonnes in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2020, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sulphur exports contracted dramatically to $X in 2020. Over the period under review, exports recorded a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2012 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2019, and then declined markedly in the following year.

Exports by Country

The Czech Republic (X tonnes) was the main destination for sulphur exports from Poland, with a approx. X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of volume to the Czech Republic stood at -X%.

In value terms, the Czech Republic ($X) also remains the key foreign market for sulphur exports from Poland.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of value to the Czech Republic totaled -X%.

Export Prices by Country

The average sulphur export price stood at $X per tonne in 2020, reducing by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, export price reached the peak level of $X per tonne. from 2013 to 2020, the growth in terms of the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for the Czech Republic.

From 2007 to 2020, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the Czech Republic amounted to +X% per year.

Sulphur Imports

Imports into Poland

After two years of growth, overseas purchases of sulphur (sublimed or precipitated) and colloidal sulphur decreased by -X% to X tonnes in 2020. In general, imports, however, showed prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tonnes. from 2011 to 2020, the growth imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sulphur imports fell dramatically to $X in 2020. Overall, imports, however, posted a slight expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2020, imports failed to regain the momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2020, Germany (X tonnes) was the main supplier of sulphur to Poland, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, sulphur imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the UK (X tonnes), tenfold.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany amounted to +X%.

In value terms, the largest sulphur suppliers to Poland were Germany ($X) and the UK ($X recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

The average sulphur import price stood at $X per tonne in 2020, reducing by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a deep setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 an increase of X% year-to-year. The import price peaked at $X per tonne in 2007; however, from 2008 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 the UK ($X per tonne), while the price for Germany amounted to $X per tonne.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform