Sulphides; Polysulphides Price in Finland - 2023

Sulphides; Polysulphides Price in Finland (CIF) - 2022

The average sulphides; polysulphides import price stood at $1,137 per ton in 2022, increasing by 51% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, sulphides; polysulphides import price increased by +73.3% against 2020 indices. 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 Germany ($2,002 per ton), while the price for Belgium ($978 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+21.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sulphides; Polysulphides Price in Finland (FOB) - 2022

The average sulphides; polysulphides export price stood at $696 per ton in 2022, waning by -11.3% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a mild slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the average export price increased by 88% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $1,387 per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Estonia ($696 per ton), while the average price for exports to the United States totaled $688 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Norway (+0.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Sulphides; Polysulphides Imports in Finland

In 2022, the amount of sulphides; polysulphideses imported into Finland rose modestly to 5.4K tons, with an increase of 3.8% against 2021. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 4%. As a result, imports attained the peak of 6.9K tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sulphides; polysulphides imports surged to $6.1M in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a resilient increase from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +11.5% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Import of Sulphides; Polysulphides in Finland (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Italy	6.5	456	1,231	2,947	668.2%
Belgium	4,160	3,216	2,406	1,836	-23.9%
France	N/A	60.1	145	891	285.0%
Germany	170	264	114	409	34.0%
China	12.8	476	0.1	1.2	-54.6%
Others	44.8	28.7	3.6	13.6	-32.8%
Total	4,394	4,501	3,899	6,098	11.5%

Top Suppliers of Sulphides; Polysulphides to Finland in 2022:

Italy (2636.5 tons)
Belgium (1876.7 tons)
France (641.0 tons)
Germany (204.4 tons)
China (2.0 tons)

Sulphides; Polysulphides Exports in Finland

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of sulphides; polysulphideses, when their volume decreased by -75.5% to 1 tons. In general, exports continue to indicate a dramatic contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 38%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 4.1 tons, and then declined rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, sulphides; polysulphides exports dropped significantly to $707 in 2022. Overall, exports faced a dramatic descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 45% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $3.2K, and then shrank markedly in the following year.