France: Sulphur Market 2024

Sulphur Market Size in France

The French sulphur market declined to $X in 2021, waning by -8.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a pronounced downturn. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Sulphur Production in France

In value terms, sulphur production shrank to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a pronounced shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by 52% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Sulphur Exports

Exports from France

In 2021, the amount of sulphur (sublimed or precipitated) and colloidal sulphur exported from France skyrocketed to X tons, picking up by 294% against 2020 figures. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed perceptible growth. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, sulphur exports surged to $X in 2021. In general, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons) was the main destination for sulphur exports from France, accounting for a 72% share of total exports. Moreover, sulphur exports to Italy exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Netherlands (X tons), threefold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Italy amounted to +80.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+0.3% per year) and Spain (-9.7% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for sulphur (sublimed or precipitated) and colloidal sulphur exports from France, comprising 71% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a 21% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Italy totaled +72.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+1.1% per year) and Spain (-14.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average sulphur export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 4.7% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a pronounced reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 84% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Netherlands (+0.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Sulphur Imports

Imports into France

For the fourth year in a row, France recorded growth in supplies from abroad of sulphur (sublimed or precipitated) and colloidal sulphur, which increased by 15% to X tons in 2021. Overall, imports saw buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 251% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, sulphur imports reached $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by 51%. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Spain (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of sulphur to France, with a 71% share of total imports. Moreover, sulphur imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Belgium (X tons), with a 5.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Spain totaled +71.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+27.3% per year) and Belgium (+6.5% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sulphur (sublimed or precipitated) and colloidal sulphur to France, comprising 73% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with an 18% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 3.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Spain stood at +63.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+13.3% per year) and the Netherlands (+2.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average sulphur import price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -2.2% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a abrupt setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the average import price increased by 89%. The import price 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 origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+1.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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