Slovenia: Sulphur Market 2024

Sulphur Market Size in Slovenia

In 2022, the Slovene sulphur market increased by X% to $X, rising for the fourth year in a row after three years of decline. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a measured 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 2018 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Sulphur Exports

Exports from Slovenia

For the third consecutive year, Slovenia recorded growth in overseas shipments of sulphur, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, sulphur exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons) was the main destination for sulphur exports from Slovenia, with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Turkey (X tons), with a X% share of total exports. The third position in this ranking was held by Germany (X tons), with a X% share.

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

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

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

Export Prices by Country

The average sulphur export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then fell notably in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy ($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 Austria (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Sulphur Imports

Imports into Slovenia

In 2022, overseas purchases of sulphur increased by X% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sulphur imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded pronounced growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Hungary (X tons), Serbia (X tons) and Croatia (X tons) were the main suppliers of sulphur imports to Slovenia, together accounting for X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Serbia (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest sulphur suppliers to Slovenia were Hungary ($X), Serbia ($X) and Turkey ($X), together comprising X% of total imports.

Turkey, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sulphur import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a slight expansion 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 import price increased by X% against 2017 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

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 Turkey ($X per ton), while the price for Serbia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

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