Norway: Ammonium Sulphate Market 2025

Ammonium Sulphate Market Size in Norway

In 2022, the Norwegian ammonium sulphate market decreased by -6.8% to $X for the first time since 2017, thus ending a four-year rising trend. In general, consumption showed a buoyant expansion. Ammonium sulphate consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Ammonium Sulphate Exports

Exports from Norway

For the fourth year in a row, Norway recorded decline in overseas shipments of ammonium sulphate, which decreased by -32.3% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports saw a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 1,778%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, ammonium sulphate exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 1,450% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Greece (X kg) and the UK (X kg) were the main destinations of ammonium sulphate exports from Norway.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the UK (with a CAGR of 0.0%).

In value terms, the UK ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for ammonium sulphate exports from Norway, comprising 92% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Greece ($X), with an 8.4% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the UK was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average ammonium sulphate export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 489% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed significant growth. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Greece stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Sweden (+3.7%).

Ammonium Sulphate Imports

Imports into Norway

In 2022, ammonium sulphate imports into Norway reached X tons, remaining constant against 2021. Over the period under review, imports saw buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 154% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, ammonium sulphate imports contracted remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports enjoyed a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 149%. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then shrank sharply in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Belgium (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of ammonium sulphate to Norway, accounting for a 49% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands (X tons), with a 1.1% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Belgium amounted to +23.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (-19.0% per year) and Germany (-36.8% per year).

In value terms, Belgium ($X) constituted the largest supplier of ammonium sulphate to Norway, comprising 49% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a 1.3% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Belgium totaled +9.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (-20.3% per year) and Germany (-35.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average ammonium sulphate import price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -17.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a abrupt setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 63%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+1.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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