EU: Market for Phosphorus, Arsenic And Selenium 2024

Market Size for Phosphorus, Arsenic And Selenium in the EU

In 2021, the EU phosphorus, arsenic and selenium market increased by 16% to $X, rising for the fifth year in a row after two years of decline. In general, consumption recorded a prominent expansion. The level of consumption peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Production of Phosphorus, Arsenic And Selenium in the EU

In value terms, phosphorus, arsenic and selenium production totaled $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a noticeable contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 18% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Phosphorus, Arsenic And Selenium

Exports in the EU

Phosphorus, arsenic and selenium exports fell remarkably to X tons in 2021, reducing by -25.3% on 2020 figures. Total exports indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.4% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by 36%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2020, and then dropped significantly in the following year.

In value terms, phosphorus, arsenic and selenium exports reduced to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports showed a abrupt descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 57%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Poland (X tons) was the key exporter of phosphorus, arsenic and selenium, achieving 75% of total exports. It was distantly followed by the Netherlands (X tons), comprising a 16% share of total exports. The following exporters - Germany (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) - together made up 6.7% of total exports.

Poland was also the fastest-growing in terms of the phosphorus, arsenic and selenium exports, with a CAGR of +29.7% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Belgium (+2.9%) displayed positive paces of growth. The Netherlands experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Germany (-20.6%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Poland increased by +62 percentage points. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Poland ($X) emerged as the largest phosphorus, arsenic and selenium supplier in the European Union, comprising 49% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a 17% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with a 16% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Poland amounted to +20.0%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the Netherlands (-0.8% per year) and Germany (-17.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, growing by 22% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a deep downturn. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+26.2%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Imports of Phosphorus, Arsenic And Selenium

Imports in the EU

In 2021, approx. X tons of phosphorus, arsenic and selenium were imported in the European Union; increasing by 9.8% on the year before. Total imports indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.9% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +81.4% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 25%. The volume of import peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, phosphorus, arsenic and selenium imports rose rapidly to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 42%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons) and Poland (X tons) represented the key importers of phosphorus, arsenic and selenium in 2021, finishing at approx. 36% and 29% of total imports, respectively. The Czech Republic (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total imports with an 18% share, followed by Italy (9%). Denmark (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) held a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Denmark (with a CAGR of +145.4%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Poland ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, together accounting for 78% of total imports. These countries were followed by Italy, the Netherlands and Denmark, which together accounted for a further 18%.

Among the main importing countries, Denmark, with a CAGR of +77.4%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2021, which is down by -2.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a pronounced setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 18% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the Czech Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (-1.4%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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