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Netherlands: Sulphur Market 2024

Sulphur Market Size in the Netherlands

For the fourth year in a row, the Dutch sulphur market recorded decline in sales value, which decreased by -68.6% to $X in 2021. Overall, consumption, however, faced a deep setback. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Sulphur Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, sulphur production surged to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 24%. Sulphur production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Sulphur Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in shipments abroad of sulphur (sublimed or precipitated) and colloidal sulphur, when their volume increased by 1,567% to X tons. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a significant expansion. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, sulphur exports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, recorded a slight decrease. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons) was the main destination for sulphur exports from the Netherlands, with a 96% share of total exports. It was followed by Israel (X tons), with a 2.6% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to the UK stood at +150.4%.

In value terms, the UK ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for sulphur (sublimed or precipitated) and colloidal sulphur exports from the Netherlands, comprising 90% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Israel ($X), with a 0.4% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the UK stood at +110.0%.

Export Prices by Country

The average sulphur export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, shrinking by -73.7% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a significant curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by 270% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2021, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Israel totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Panama (-7.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Sulphur Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2021, approx. X tons of sulphur (sublimed or precipitated) and colloidal sulphur were imported into the Netherlands; shrinking by -52.1% on 2020. Over the period under review, imports faced a precipitous decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 782% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sulphur imports declined remarkably to $X in 2021. In general, imports saw a sharp contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 1,218%. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Poland (X tons), France (X kg) and Belgium (X kg) were the main suppliers of sulphur imports to the Netherlands, together accounting for 93% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by France (with a CAGR of +134.7%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest sulphur suppliers to the Netherlands were Poland ($X), France ($X) and Belgium ($X), together accounting for 95% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Belgium, with a CAGR of +157.1%, saw 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

The average sulphur import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 33% against the previous year. Overall, the import price enjoyed significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average import price increased by 60% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($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 (+31.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for sulphur (sublimed or precipitated) and colloidal sulphur in the world?

China remains the largest sulphur consuming country worldwide, comprising approx. 27% of total volume. Moreover, sulphur consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, India, twofold. The U.S. ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 6.2% share.

What are the largest producers of sulphur (sublimed or precipitated) and colloidal sulphur in the world?

China remains the largest sulphur producing country worldwide, accounting for 27% of total volume. Moreover, sulphur production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, India, twofold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by the U.S., with a 6.2% share.

What are the leading suppliers of sulphur (sublimed or precipitated) and colloidal sulphur to the Netherlands?

In value terms, France constituted the largest supplier of sulphur to the Netherlands, comprising 80% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Belgium, with a 9.6% share of total imports.

What are the leading importers of sulphur (sublimed or precipitated) and colloidal sulphur from the Netherlands?

In value terms, Denmark remains the key foreign market for sulphur exports from the Netherlands, comprising 59% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Belarus, with a 26% share of total exports.

What is the average export price for sulphur (sublimed or precipitated) and colloidal sulphur in the Netherlands?

In 2020, the average sulphur export price amounted to $191 per ton, reducing by -83.6% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for sulphur (sublimed or precipitated) and colloidal sulphur in the Netherlands?

In 2020, the average sulphur import price amounted to $91,306 per ton, with a decrease of -17.7% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the sulphur market in the Netherlands. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 20132120 - Sulphur, sublimed or precipitated, colloidal sulphur

Country coverage:

Netherlands

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in the Netherlands
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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A Quick Overview of Market Performance
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Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
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The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023