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View PricingBrazil's Sulphur Import Sees a Sharp Decline, Dropping to $382 Million in 2023
Brazil Sulphur Imports
In 2023, supplies from abroad of sulphur increased by 26% to 2.4M tons for the first time since 2020, thus ending a two-year declining trend. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% over the period from 2013 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 40%. Imports peaked in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.
In value terms, sulphur imports fell markedly to $382M (IndexBox estimates) in 2023. Overall, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 124%. Imports peaked at $667M in 2022, and then shrank rapidly in the following year.
| COUNTRY | Import Value of Sulphur in Brazil (million USD) | ||||||||||
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| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
| United States | 128 | 149 | 123 | 89.6 | 85.3 | 132 | 49.3 | 30.6 | 86.5 | 211 | 119 |
| Kazakhstan | 62.8 | 83.1 | 79.8 | 35.5 | 40.2 | 61.6 | 56.8 | 72.9 | 141 | 118 | 64.2 |
| Saudi Arabia | 34.0 | 0.7 | 6.0 | 0.1 | N/A | 6.1 | 4.9 | 16.9 | 50.0 | 45.0 | 50.8 |
| United Arab Emirates | 23.8 | 8.7 | 28.0 | 24.3 | 28.2 | 47.1 | 20.2 | 47.1 | 86.9 | 105 | 44.3 |
| Qatar | 18.5 | 5.9 | 11.3 | N/A | N/A | 6.4 | N/A | 7.1 | 17.9 | 18.2 | 29.6 |
| Russia | 66.3 | 64.8 | 74.9 | 38.5 | 47.3 | 112 | 77.7 | 13.4 | 35.3 | 52.2 | 23.8 |
| Kuwait | 8.5 | 14.8 | 5.7 | 7.2 | 6.0 | 7.7 | 8.0 | 5.0 | 11.2 | 29.3 | 20.8 |
| Others | 17.3 | 32.8 | 29.1 | 20.9 | 29.1 | 37.6 | 17.9 | 15.7 | 37.4 | 88.2 | 29.0 |
| Total | 360 | 359 | 358 | 216 | 236 | 410 | 235 | 209 | 467 | 667 | 382 |
Imports by Country
the United States (832K tons), Kazakhstan (419K tons) and Saudi Arabia (318K tons) were the main suppliers of sulphur imports to Brazil, together comprising 65% of total imports. the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Qatar and Russia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 29%.
From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of +10.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, the United States ($119M), Kazakhstan ($64M) and Saudi Arabia ($51M) constituted the largest sulphur suppliers to Brazil, together comprising 61% of total imports. the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Russia and Kuwait lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 31%.
In terms of the main suppliers, Kuwait, with a CAGR of +9.3%, saw 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
In 2023, the sulphur price stood at $157 per ton (CIF, Brazil), which is down by -54.5% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a slight setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 129%. The import price peaked at $346 per ton in 2022, and then declined sharply in the following year.
Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($220 per ton), while the price for Kuwait ($130 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Russia (+3.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the sulphur market in Brazil. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
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1. INTRODUCTION
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
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- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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7. PRODUCTION
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8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
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The Largest Destinations for Exports
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
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- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
