Sulfide compound trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in sulfide compound was worth $236.3 million in 2024, about 196.0 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 31% since 2017, and up 3% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $236.3M | 196.0K t |
| 2023 | $229.5M | 160.1K t |
| 2022 | $308.2M | 184.4K t |
| 2021 | $234.4M | 206.4K t |
| 2020 | $197.3M | 184.3K t |
| 2019 | $226.3M | 247.0K t |
| 2018 | $233.2M | 220.8K t |
| 2017 | $179.8M | 209.4K t |
Top sulfide compound exporting countries
Exports are led by Germany (19%), France (15%) and China (12%). 61 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 46%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $45.7M | 19% |
| France | $35.6M | 15% |
| China | $27.5M | 12% |
| United States | $26.0M | 11% |
| Singapore | $22.7M | 9.6% |
| Italy | $21.0M | 8.9% |
| India | $12.9M | 5.5% |
| Japan | $9.5M | 4% |
| Russia | $6.2M | 2.6% |
| Qatar | $5.4M | 2.3% |
| Chile | $4.8M | 2% |
| South Korea | $4.6M | 1.9% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Belgium is the biggest buyer with 13% of world imports, ahead of China and Austria. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 35% across 104 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $30.3M | 13% |
| China | $28.3M | 12% |
| Austria | $23.4M | 9.9% |
| Singapore | $20.8M | 8.8% |
| France | $17.8M | 7.6% |
| Brazil | $11.9M | 5% |
| Mexico | $11.8M | 5% |
| Spain | $11.6M | 4.9% |
| India | $10.0M | 4.2% |
| Colombia | $9.9M | 4.2% |
| Russia | $8.4M | 3.6% |
| Germany | $6.9M | 2.9% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $1.21 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Singapore averaged $41.44 per kg and France $0.56 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 2813: Sulphides of non-metals; commercial phosphorus trisulphide. HS 2813 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most sulfide compound?
Germany exported $45.7 million in 2024, 19% of the world total, followed by France (15%) and China (12%). In all, 61 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most sulfide compound?
Belgium imported $30.3 million in 2024, 13% of world imports, ahead of China (12%) and Austria (10%). The top three importers together take 35%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in sulfide compound?
It was worth $236.3 million in 2024, about 196.0 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 31% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $308.2 million. 61 countries reported exports and 104 reported imports.
What is the average price of sulfide compound per kg?
The world average declared value was about $1.21 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Singapore averaged $41.44 per kg and France $0.56 per kg, so grade and origin matter. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote.
What is the HS code for sulfide compound?
The HS code for sulfide compound is heading 2813, in chapter 28 (inorganic chemicals; organic and inorganic compounds of precious metals; of rare earth metals, of radio-active elements and of isotopes). Customs uses this code worldwide at the six-digit level; national tariffs add more digits. The full list of codes is on the HS 2813 page.
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