Poland: Market for Sulphides, Polysulphides, Dithionites And Sulphoxylates 2024

Market Size for Sulphides, Polysulphides, Dithionites And Sulphoxylates in Poland

The Polish sulphides, dithionites and sulphoxylates market soared to $X in 2022, increasing by 30% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, consumption enjoyed a remarkable increase. Sulphides, dithionites and sulphoxylates consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports of Sulphides, Polysulphides, Dithionites And Sulphoxylates

Exports from Poland

Sulphides, dithionites and sulphoxylates exports from Poland soared to X tons in 2022, growing by 33% against the previous year's figure. In general, total exports indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +14.9% against 2019 indices. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, sulphides, dithionites and sulphoxylates exports declined to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports decreased by -7.0% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 56% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons) and Russia (X tons) were the main destinations of sulphides, dithionites and sulphoxylates exports from Poland, with a combined 57% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +99.5%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for sulphides, dithionites and sulphoxylates exported from Poland were Russia ($X), Ukraine ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X), together accounting for 46% of total exports. The Netherlands, Germany, Belarus and Estonia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 30%.

Among the main countries of destination, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of +82.4%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sulphides, dithionites and sulphoxylates export price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -25.3% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.2%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by 27%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then dropped notably in the following year.

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 Belarus ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Tajikistan (+7.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Sulphides, Polysulphides, Dithionites And Sulphoxylates

Imports into Poland

In 2022, the amount of sulphides, polysulphides, dithionites and sulphoxylates imported into Poland rose slightly to X tons, with an increase of 4.4% on 2021. In general, total imports indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +7.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +68.1% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 69%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, sulphides, dithionites and sulphoxylates imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a prominent expansion. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest sulphides, dithionites and sulphoxylates supplier to Poland, accounting for a 57% share of total imports. Moreover, sulphides, dithionites and sulphoxylates imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Austria (X tons), sevenfold. Italy (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 8.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany stood at +14.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Austria (+12.9% per year) and Italy (+0.5% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sulphides, polysulphides, dithionites and sulphoxylates to Poland, comprising 39% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Bosnia and Herzegovina ($X), with a 19% share of total imports. It was followed by Austria, with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany stood at +13.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Bosnia and Herzegovina (+119.5% per year) and Austria (+11.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average sulphides, dithionites and sulphoxylates import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 50% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, sulphides, dithionites and sulphoxylates import price increased by +103.8% against 2020 indices. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 Bosnia and Herzegovina ($X per ton), while the price for Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+1.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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