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United Kingdom: Sulphur Market 2024

Sulphur Market Size in the UK

For the fourth year in a row, the UK sulphur market recorded decline in sales value, which decreased by -46.4% to $X in 2022. Overall, consumption faced a abrupt decrease. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Sulphur Production in the UK

In value terms, sulphur production rose significantly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a abrupt setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 53% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Sulphur Exports

Exports from the UK

In 2022, the amount of sulphur exported from the UK skyrocketed to X tons, surging by 62% on 2021. Over the period under review, exports posted a moderate increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 597% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, sulphur exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 546% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons), China (X tons) and Indonesia (X tons) were the main destinations of sulphur exports from the UK, with a combined 84% share of total exports. Switzerland, France, Finland, South Africa and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 14%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for South Africa (with a CAGR of +245.1%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Belgium ($X), Switzerland ($X) and China ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for sulphur exported from the UK worldwide, together comprising 69% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Switzerland, with a CAGR of +128.1%, saw 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 sulphur export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 62% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a notable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the average export price increased by 115% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($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 France (+21.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sulphur Imports

Imports into the UK

After three years of decline, overseas purchases of sulphur increased by 4.5% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 6.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sulphur imports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a deep contraction. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Poland (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main suppliers of sulphur imports to the UK, together accounting for 56% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Spain (with a CAGR of +36.7%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest sulphur suppliers to the UK were Poland ($X), Germany ($X) and Italy ($X), with a combined 57% share of total imports. Spain, Turks and Caicos Islands, the United States, the Netherlands and Saudi Arabia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 36%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Spain, with a CAGR of +29.9%, 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

In 2022, the average sulphur import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 43% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a pronounced curtailment. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Saudi Arabia ($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 (+8.2%), 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 in the world?

China constituted the country with the largest volume of sulphur consumption, comprising approx. 35% of total volume. Moreover, sulphur consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, the United States, fourfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Morocco, with a 7.2% share.

What are the largest producers of sulphur in the world?

China remains the largest sulphur producing country worldwide, comprising approx. 18% of total volume. Moreover, sulphur production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, the United States, twofold. Russia ranked third in terms of total production with a 7.4% share.

What are the leading suppliers of sulphur to the UK?

In value terms, the largest sulphur suppliers to the UK were Germany, Italy and the United States, with a combined 56% share of total imports. Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Spain and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 31%.

What are the leading importers of sulphur from the UK?

In value terms, the Netherlands, Belgium and China appeared to be the largest markets for sulphur exported from the UK worldwide, together comprising 66% of total exports. These countries were followed by Indonesia, France, Ireland and Thailand, which together accounted for a further 20%.

What is the average export price for sulphur in the UK?

In 2021, the average sulphur export price amounted to $211 per ton, falling by -6.4% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for sulphur in the UK?

In 2021, the average sulphur import price amounted to $518 per ton, reducing by -38.8% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the sulphur market in the UK. 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.

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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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7. PRODUCTION

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