Luxembourg: Sulphur Market 2025

Sulphur Market Size in Luxembourg

The Luxembourg sulphur market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2022, after three years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a abrupt contraction. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Sulphur Exports

Exports from Luxembourg

In 2022, approx. X tons of sulphur were exported from Luxembourg; waning by -83% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports showed a abrupt descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 805% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then dropped rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, sulphur exports dropped notably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by 975%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for sulphur exports from Luxembourg, with a 88% share of total exports. Moreover, sulphur exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Belgium (X kg), sevenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany stood at -11.6%.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for sulphur exports from Luxembourg, comprising 99% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a 0.9% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany totaled -11.4%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sulphur export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 304% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a mild curtailment. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (+0.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Sulphur Imports

Imports into Luxembourg

In 2022, purchases abroad of sulphur increased by 70% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. In general, imports, however, showed a deep slump. Imports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sulphur imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a abrupt shrinkage. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Poland (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of sulphur to Luxembourg, accounting for a 54% share of total imports. Moreover, sulphur imports from Poland exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Belgium (X tons), twofold. France (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 16% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Poland amounted to +2.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (-17.4% per year) and France (+14.6% per year).

In value terms, the largest sulphur suppliers to Luxembourg were Poland ($X), Belgium ($X) and France ($X), together accounting for 86% of total imports. The Netherlands and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 14%.

Among the main suppliers, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of +91.8%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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

In 2022, the average sulphur import price amounted to $X per ton, stabilizing at the previous year. In general, the import price showed a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by 5.7%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+44.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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