Denmark: Sulphur Market 2025

Sulphur Market Size in Denmark

After five years of growth, the Danish sulphur market decreased by -27.3% to $X in 2022. In general, consumption showed a slight downturn. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then dropped remarkably in the following year.

Sulphur Production in Denmark

In value terms, sulphur production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the production volume increased by 28%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X, and then fell in the following year.

Sulphur Exports

Exports from Denmark

In 2022, overseas shipments of sulphur were finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Overall, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 417% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sulphur exports declined dramatically to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 439% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for sulphur exports from Denmark, accounting for a 73% share of total exports. Moreover, sulphur exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Norway (X tons), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was held by the UK (X tons), with a 9.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany amounted to +28.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Norway (+118.1% per year) and the UK (0.0% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for sulphur exports from Denmark, comprising 73% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Norway ($X), with a 19% share of total exports. It was followed by the UK, with a 3.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany stood at +26.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Norway (+146.5% per year) and the UK (0.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average sulphur export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by -37.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a mild setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by 63% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then shrank notably in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Norway ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the UK ($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 the United States (+8.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Sulphur Imports

Imports into Denmark

In 2022, approx. X tons of sulphur were imported into Denmark; falling by -37.5% on the year before. Overall, imports continue to indicate a pronounced decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 69% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then shrank remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, sulphur imports contracted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a moderate expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 188% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest sulphur supplier to Denmark, accounting for a 88% share of total imports. Moreover, sulphur imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Poland (X tons), eightfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany totaled -4.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Poland (+9.8% per year) and the UK (-56.4% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sulphur to Denmark, comprising 87% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Poland ($X), with a 13% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany amounted to +4.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Poland (+10.6% per year) and the UK (-54.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average sulphur import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 50% against the previous year. In general, the import price posted strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average import price increased by 70%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+8.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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