United Kingdom: Organo-Sulphur Compound Market 2025

Organo-Sulphur Compound Market Size in the UK

The UK organo-sulphur compound market reached $X in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a mild downturn. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Organo-Sulphur Compound Production in the UK

In value terms, organo-sulphur compound production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a tangible 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, production decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Organo-Sulphur Compound Exports

Exports from the UK

In 2022, shipments abroad of organo-sulphur compounds decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the fourth consecutive year after three years of growth. Over the period under review, exports saw a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, organo-sulphur compound exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports faced a abrupt setback. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons), the United States (X tons) and Ireland (X tons) were the main destinations of organo-sulphur compound exports from the UK, together accounting for X% of total exports. France, Germany, Spain, Hong Kong SAR, the Netherlands, China, Malaysia, Romania, Mexico and Nigeria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Hong Kong SAR (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Spain ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for organo-sulphur compounds exports from the UK, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with a X% share.

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

Export Prices by Country

The average organo-sulphur compound export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a abrupt contraction. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Nigeria ($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 Spain (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Organo-Sulphur Compound Imports

Imports into the UK

In 2022, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in purchases abroad of organo-sulphur compounds, when their volume increased by X% to X tons. In general, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, organo-sulphur compound imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded a abrupt setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X tons), Spain (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main suppliers of organo-sulphur compound imports to the UK, with a combined X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Spain (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Belgium ($X), China ($X) and Spain ($X) appeared to be the largest organo-sulphur compound suppliers to the UK, together comprising X% of total imports.

Spain, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

The average organo-sulphur compound import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 India ($X per ton), while the price for Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform