Italy: Market for Organo-Sulphur Compounds other than Thiocarbamates, Dithiocarbamates, Thiuram Sulphides and Methionine 2024

Market Size for Organo-Sulphur Compounds other than Thiocarbamates, Dithiocarbamates, Thiuram Sulphides and Methionine in Italy

The Italian market for organo-sulphur compounds other than thiocarbamates, dithiocarbamates, thiuram sulphides and methionine surged to $X in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, saw a perceptible shrinkage. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Organo-Sulphur Compounds other than Thiocarbamates, Dithiocarbamates, Thiuram Sulphides and Methionine in Italy

In value terms, production of organo-sulphur compounds other than thiocarbamates, dithiocarbamates, thiuram sulphides and methionine skyrocketed to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by X%. Production of peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Organo-Sulphur Compounds other than Thiocarbamates, Dithiocarbamates, Thiuram Sulphides and Methionine

Exports from Italy

In 2022, shipments abroad of organo-sulphur compounds other than thiocarbamates, dithiocarbamates, thiuram sulphides and methionine increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. Over the period under review, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of organo-sulphur compounds other than thiocarbamates, dithiocarbamates, thiuram sulphides and methionine totaled $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a mild setback. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for exports of organo-sulphur compounds other than thiocarbamates, dithiocarbamates, thiuram sulphides and methionine from Italy, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of organo-sulphur compounds other than thiocarbamates, dithiocarbamates, thiuram sulphides and methionine to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X tons), threefold. The United States (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (X% per year) and the United States (X% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X), the United States ($X) and Switzerland ($X) were the largest markets for organo-sulphur compounds other than thiocarbamates, dithiocarbamates, thiuram sulphides and methionine exported from Italy worldwide, together accounting for X% of total exports. France, Brazil, Japan, China, Austria, Poland, Spain, Hungary, the UK and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main countries of destination, Poland, with a CAGR of X%, 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 export price for organo-sulphur compounds other than thiocarbamates, dithiocarbamates, thiuram sulphides and methionine amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a perceptible slump. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Switzerland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Hungary ($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 Austria (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Organo-Sulphur Compounds other than Thiocarbamates, Dithiocarbamates, Thiuram Sulphides and Methionine

Imports into Italy

In 2022, overseas purchases of organo-sulphur compounds other than thiocarbamates, dithiocarbamates, thiuram sulphides and methionine increased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of organo-sulphur compounds other than thiocarbamates, dithiocarbamates, thiuram sulphides and methionine surged to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X tons), China (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of organo-sulphur compounds other than thiocarbamates, dithiocarbamates, thiuram sulphides and methionine to Italy, with a combined X% share of total imports. France, Spain, Japan, Germany and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

In value terms, China ($X), Belgium ($X) and Japan ($X) constituted the largest organo-sulphur compounds other than thiocarbamates, dithiocarbamates, thiuram sulphides and methionine suppliers to Italy, with a combined X% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, China, with a CAGR of X%, recorded 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

The average import price for organo-sulphur compounds other than thiocarbamates, dithiocarbamates, thiuram sulphides and methionine stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

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 Germany ($X per ton), while the price for the United States ($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 (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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