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Qatar - Sulphur - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Jul 15, 2023

Sulphur Price in Qatar Increases 25% to $189 per Ton

Qatar Sulphur Export Price in December 2022

In December 2022, the sulphur price stood at $189 per ton (FOB, Qatar), growing by 25% against the previous month. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a pronounced slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in November 2022 an increase of 43% against the previous month. The export price peaked at $491 per ton in June 2022; however, from July 2022 to December 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major foreign markets. In December 2022, the highest price was recorded for prices to the United States ($202 per ton) and Madagascar ($185 per ton), while the average price for exports to Singapore ($185 per ton) and Switzerland ($185 per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From December 2021 to December 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United States (-2.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

COUNTRYExport Price of Sulphur in Qatar (USD per ton)
Dec 2021Jan 2022Feb 2022Mar 2022Apr 2022May 2022Jun 2022Jul 2022Aug 2022Sep 2022Oct 2022Nov 2022Dec 2022
United States261N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A80.092.0N/AN/A202
Singapore26530331533343246049042877.089.0104149185
MadagascarN/A301N/AN/AN/A460490428N/AN/AN/AN/A185
Switzerland26530131833643046049044680.092.0104152185
Saudi Arabia265286N/AN/AN/AN/A495N/AN/AN/A115152N/A
United Arab EmiratesN/AN/A323320438N/AN/A436N/AN/AN/A157N/A
Morocco265301N/AN/AN/A460N/AN/AN/A89.0104149N/A
JapanN/AN/A315333430460N/AN/A77.0N/A104N/AN/A
Average26429931833243246049143778.790.5106151189

Qatar Sulphur Exports

In December 2022, the amount of sulphur exported from Qatar declined to 259K tons, dropping by -12.8% compared with the month before. Over the period under review, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in August 2022 with an increase of 17% m-o-m. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 300K tons. From September 2022 to December 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sulphur exports rose sharply to $49M (IndexBox estimates) in December 2022. In general, exports recorded a noticeable decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in November 2022 with an increase of 54% against the previous month.

Qatar Sulphur Exports by Country

Singapore (75K tons), Switzerland (70K tons) and the United States (63K tons) were the main destinations of sulphur exports from Qatar, together accounting for 81% of total exports.

From December 2021 to December 2022, the biggest increases were in the United States (with a CAGR of +4.6%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest markets for sulphur exported from Qatar were Singapore ($14M), Switzerland ($13M) and the United States ($13M), with a combined 81% share of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, the United States, with a CAGR of +2.4%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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    1. 1. INTRODUCTION

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    2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

      A Quick Overview of Market Performance

      1. KEY FINDINGS
      2. MARKET TRENDSThis Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO

    3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

      Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects

      1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
      2. MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
      3. TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
      4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
      5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035

    4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

      Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

      1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
      2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
      3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
      4. MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
      5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS

    5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

      Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

      1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
      2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
      3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
      4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES

    6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

      Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export

      1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
      2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
      3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
      4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
      5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

    7. 7. PRODUCTION

      The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

      1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)

    8. 8. IMPORTS

      The Largest Import Supplying Countries

      1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
      2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
      3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)

    9. 9. EXPORTS

      The Largest Destinations for Exports

      1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
      2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
      3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)

    10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

      The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

    11. LIST OF TABLES

      1. Key Findings In 2024
      2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      4. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
      6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
      7. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
      8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
      9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
      10. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024

    12. LIST OF FIGURES

      1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      7. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      8. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
      9. Market Value Forecast to 2035
      10. Market Size and Growth, By Product
      11. Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
      12. Exports and Growth, By Product
      13. Export Prices and Growth, By Product
      14. Production Volume and Growth
      15. Exports and Growth
      16. Export Prices and Growth
      17. Market Size and Growth
      18. Per Capita Consumption
      19. Imports and Growth
      20. Import Prices
      21. Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      22. Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      23. Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      24. Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
      26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
      27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
      28. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
      29. Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      30. Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
      32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
      33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
      34. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024

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