EU: Sulphides Of Non-Metals Market 2024

Sulphides Of Non-Metals Market Size in the EU

The EU sulphides of non-metals market contracted modestly to $X in 2021, standing approx. at the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Sulphides Of Non-Metals Production in the EU

In value terms, sulphides of non-metals production dropped slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 15%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Sulphides Of Non-Metals Exports

Exports in the EU

In 2021, overseas shipments of sulphides of non-metals and commercial phosphorus trisulphide were finally on the rise to reach X tons after three years of decline. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a slight decrease. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sulphides of non-metals exports soared to $X in 2021. Total exports indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.6% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Germany dominates exports structure, recording X tons, which was near 93% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Slovenia (X tons), achieving a 5.6% share of total exports.

Exports from Germany increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Slovenia (+249.9%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Slovenia emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the European Union, with a CAGR of +249.9% from 2012-2021. Germany (+25 p.p.) and Slovenia (+5.6 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the largest sulphides of non-metals supplier in the European Union, comprising 64% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Slovenia ($X), with a 2.3% share of total exports.

In Germany, sulphides of non-metals exports expanded at an average annual rate of +5.7% over the period from 2012-2021.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 46% against the previous year. Export price indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +8.8% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, sulphides of non-metals export price increased by +79.2% against 2017 indices. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while Slovenia totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+3.2%).

Sulphides Of Non-Metals Imports

Imports in the EU

In 2021, overseas purchases of sulphides of non-metals and commercial phosphorus trisulphide increased by 11% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 13%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sulphides of non-metals imports totaled $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a noticeable contraction. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Belgium was the main importing country with an import of around X tons, which reached 39% of total imports. Austria (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a 20% share, followed by Germany (10%), Spain (9.7%) and France (5.1%). The following importers - Bulgaria (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons) - together made up 7% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Spain (with a CAGR of +52.4%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Belgium ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported sulphides of non-metals and commercial phosphorus trisulphide in the European Union, comprising 37% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with an 18% share of total imports. It was followed by Austria, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Belgium was relatively modest. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (-9.1% per year) and Austria (-2.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, growing by 2.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a pronounced curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the import price increased by 8.1% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Bulgaria (-0.4%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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