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Sulphur Price in France - 2023

Sulphur Price in France (CIF) - 2022

The average sulphur import price stood at $413 per ton in 2022, picking up by 63% against the previous year. Overall, the import price enjoyed a notable increase. As a result, import price reached 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 Kazakhstan ($502 per ton), while the price for the UK ($134 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kazakhstan (+15.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sulphur Price in France (FOB) - 2023

In June 2023, the average sulphur export price amounted to $286 per ton, shrinking by -43.4% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a pronounced shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in August 2022 when the average export price increased by 494% month-to-month. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $693 per ton in January 2023; however, from February 2023 to June 2023, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In June 2023, the country with the highest price was Germany ($572 per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy ($180 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From June 2022 to June 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Egypt (+44.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sulphur Imports in France

Sulphur imports into France amounted to 178K tons in 2022, picking up by 2.7% compared with the previous year's figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +12.7% from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 26%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, sulphur imports skyrocketed to $73M in 2022. In general, imports saw a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 97%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Import of Sulphur in France (Million USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Kazakhstan	N/A	1.0	13.8	23.1	380.6%
Germany	9.0	11.6	15.9	19.3	29.0%
Spain	3.8	2.7	4.2	9.7	36.7%
Belgium	0.4	1.4	2.0	8.4	175.9%
Portugal	2.7	0.9	1.6	4.4	17.7%
Netherlands	0.8	0.5	1.4	4.1	72.4%
Italy	1.1	1.1	1.7	1.6	13.3%
United Kingdom	2.7	0.8	0.5	1.5	-17.8%
Norway	0.4	0.4	0.7	0.7	20.5%
Russia	N/A	1.1	N/A	N/A	0%
Canada	1.3	N/A	N/A	N/A	0%
Turkey	N/A	N/A	1.5	N/A	0%
Others	0.3	0.7	0.3	0.4	10.1%
Total	22.4	22.2	43.7	73.3	48.5%

Top Suppliers of Sulphur to France in 2022:

Turkey (undefinedK tons)
Canada (undefinedK tons)
Germany (46.6K tons)
Kazakhstan (46.0K tons)
Spain (26.4K tons)
Belgium (21.7K tons)
United Kingdom (11.2K tons)
Portugal (10.3K tons)
Netherlands (8.9K tons)
Norway (3.6K tons)
Italy (2.4K tons)

Sulphur Exports in France

Sulphur exports from France soared to 25K tons in 2022, increasing by 108% against the previous year. Overall, exports posted a buoyant 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 $5.8M in 2022. In general, exports showed pronounced growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 74% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Export of Sulphur in France (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Belgium	606	461	1,099	2,287	55.7%
Germany	388	269	557	1,022	38.1%
Italy	726	449	479	748	1.0%
Spain	1,465	259	508	721	-21.0%
United Kingdom	761	58.0	214	70.9	-54.7%
Others	1,279	689	955	976	-8.6%
Total	5,225	2,186	3,813	5,824	3.7%

Top Export Markets for Sulphur from France in 2022:

Belgium (18.5K tons)
Italy (2.3K tons)
Spain (2.1K tons)
Germany (1.3K tons)
United Kingdom (0.1K tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
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32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
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