Organo-sulphur compounds market in Italy, 2026

Earlier Report Observations

The Italian market for organo-sulphur compounds began the period at 49 778 t in 2018, supported by regulatory confirmation for the use of sulphur-based products in organic farming under Decreto Ministeriale 6793 del 2018 and the introduction of new organo-mineral fertilizers by companies like Unimer. However, market volume contracted to 46 626 t in 2019 and further to 38 879 t by 2020.

The market continued to decline, reaching 37 323 t in 2022, reflecting a broader long-term contraction in Italy's organo-mineral fertilizer sector, which saw a 49.3% drop in distributed volumes between 2000 and 2023. This period also coincided with the implementation of the new EU fertilizer regulation (Regulation EU 2019/1009), which altered the rules for sulphur-containing products. By 2024, the market recovered to 41 433 t, aided by updated integrated production protocols that allowed the use of sulphur and calcium polysulfide in viticulture and the launch of new sulphur-containing fertilizer formulations by Italian suppliers.

Production organo-sulphur compounds in Italy

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Italy's production of organo-sulphur compounds declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 89.8 million US dollars, marking a 1.0% year-on-year decrease. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 5.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.7%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 150.5 million US dollars, which saw the largest increase of 59.0%. In contrast, 2019 experienced the most significant decline of 39.7%.

Annual dynamics of production in Italy in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Italy's production of organo-sulphur compounds declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, 13 332 tonnes were produced, representing a 33.8% decrease compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production dropped by 53.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 22.4%.

Annual dynamics of production in Italy in kind, 2017-2020, t

Exports organo-sulphur compounds from Italy

Exports in kind, t

Italy's exports of organo-sulphur compounds declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, export volume reached 17 236 tonnes, showing a slight decline of 2.5% from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 13.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Italy in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Italy's exports of organo-sulphur compounds were distributed across a wide range of partner countries. Germany accounted for 25.5% of exports in kind, Malaysia for 10.1%, and France for 8.9%. Together, these three countries represented just 44.5% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Italy in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, M $ US

Italy's exports of organo-sulphur compounds declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 115.7 million US dollars, reflecting a slight fall of 2.3% year-on-year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 9.4%, equating to an annualized rate of 3.2%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 128.1 million US dollars, which saw the largest increase of 0.2%. In contrast, 2019 experienced the most significant decline of 7.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Italy in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

From 2017 to 2020, the country composition of Italy's exports in value terms was dispersed. The United States accounted for 16.6% of exports in value terms, Germany for 15.8%, and Switzerland for 8.8%. Together, these three countries formed just 41.2% of total flows, with the remaining 58.8% split among a wide range of other destinations.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Italy in value, 2017-2020

Imports organo-sulphur compounds to Italy

Imports in kind, t

After a two-year advance, Italy's imports of organo-sulphur compounds declined. In 2020, Italy imported 44 170 tonnes, marking a moderate decrease of 3.1% year-on-year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 7.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.5%. The highest volume was recorded in 2019 at 44 170 tonnes, which saw the largest increase of 8.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Italy in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, the partner structure of Italy's imports in kind remained fragmented. France accounted for 17.6% of imports in kind, Belgium for 17.0%, and Germany for 14.3%. Together, these three countries represented only 48.9% of total flows, with no single country holding a dominant share.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Italy in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, M $ US

Italy imported 163.1 million US dollars worth of organo-sulphur compounds in 2020, up by 4.2% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 4%, equating to an annualized rate of 1.3%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 156.6 million US dollars, which saw the largest decline of 6.6%. In contrast, 2018 recorded the highest value at 167.6 million US dollars, with the largest increase of 6.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Italy in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

From 2017 to 2020, the partner landscape for Italy's imports in value terms was wide. China accounted for 21.4% of imports in value terms, Germany for 14.1%, and Belgium for 13.7%. Together, these three countries formed only 49.1% of total flows, with a substantial 50.9% supplied from many other countries.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Italy in value, 2017-2020