United Kingdom: Sulphides Of Non-Metals Market 2025

Sulphides Of Non-Metals Market Size in the UK

In 2021, the UK sulphides of non-metals market decreased by -74.5% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. In general, consumption recorded a abrupt curtailment. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Sulphides Of Non-Metals Exports

Exports from the UK

In 2021, overseas shipments of sulphides of non-metals and commercial phosphorus trisulphide decreased by -48.9% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after five years of growth. Over the period under review, exports showed a noticeable slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 189% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sulphides of non-metals exports shrank significantly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports showed a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 125%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Malaysia (X tons) were the main destinations of sulphides of non-metals exports from the UK, with a combined 64% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +78.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X), Italy ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest markets for sulphides of non-metals exported from the UK worldwide, with a combined 79% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Italy, with a CAGR of +70.2%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

The average sulphides of non-metals export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 44% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a mild slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average export price increased by 108%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Malaysia ($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 France (+8.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sulphides Of Non-Metals Imports

Imports into the UK

In 2021, supplies from abroad of sulphides of non-metals and commercial phosphorus trisulphide decreased by -77% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after four years of growth. In general, imports recorded a abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 89%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sulphides of non-metals imports dropped notably to $X in 2021. Overall, imports recorded a deep downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 90% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X tons) was the main supplier of sulphides of non-metals to the UK, accounting for a 98% share of total imports. It was followed by Belgium (X tons), with a 1.7% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany stood at -9.0%.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sulphides of non-metals and commercial phosphorus trisulphide to the UK, comprising 95% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a 3.4% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany stood at -6.1%.

Import Prices by Country

The average sulphides of non-metals import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 20% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.2%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the price for Germany amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+3.1%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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