Czech Republic: Sulphur Market 2025

Sulphur Market Size in the Czech Republic

In 2022, the Czech sulphur market increased by 6.4% to $X, rising for the third year in a row after three years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a pronounced curtailment. Sulphur consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Sulphur Production in the Czech Republic

In value terms, sulphur production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a slight reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the production volume increased by 29% against the previous year. Sulphur production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Sulphur Exports

Exports from the Czech Republic

In 2022, sulphur exports from the Czech Republic soared to X tons, increasing by 104% against the previous year's figure. Overall, exports showed a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 214% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, sulphur exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports enjoyed a significant expansion. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Austria (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of sulphur exports from the Czech Republic.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Austria (with a CAGR of +18.5%).

In value terms, the largest markets for sulphur exported from the Czech Republic were Austria ($X) and Germany ($X).

In terms of the main countries of destination, Austria, with a CAGR of +30.7%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

The average sulphur export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 51% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of 56%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (+10.7%).

Sulphur Imports

Imports into the Czech Republic

In 2022, overseas purchases of sulphur decreased by -2.4% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 326% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sulphur imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a slight reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 88%. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Poland (X tons), Slovakia (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of sulphur imports to the Czech Republic, with a combined 98% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Slovakia (with a CAGR of +0.7%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Poland ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sulphur to the Czech Republic, comprising 67% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Slovakia ($X), with a 21% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Poland totaled +5.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Slovakia (-5.0% per year) and Germany (-11.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average sulphur import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 62% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a mild setback. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Slovakia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+5.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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