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Sulphur market

Sulphur market: read the most recent facts and figures powered by an Ai-driven BI platform. Information cover trade, imports, companies, market prices, exports, market size, production, and consumption. Here is a split by country, including Russia, Africa, EU, the U.K., the U.S., China, the Middle East, and Latin America. Market insights and outlook to 2030 are also featured in the snapshots.

Sulphur - World's Largest Markets

Rating	Country
1	China
2	United States
3	Morocco
4	Australia
5	Saudi Arabia

In value terms, China led the market, alone. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the United States. It was followed by Morocco.

In China, the sulphur market expanded at an average annual rate of +11.9% over the period from 2018-2020. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the United States (-17.1% per year) and Morocco (+45.0% per year).

Sulphur Prices

Lowest Prices - FOB - Top Exporters

COUNTRY	2018	2019	2020	CAGR, 2018-2020
COUNTRY	USD per ton			CAGR, 2018-2020
Qatar	136	84	47	-41.2%
Saudi Arabia	96	108	52	-26.4%
India	133	121	63	-31.2%
Iran	123	118	71	-24.0%
Canada	114	106	72	-20.5%
United States	136	103	75	-25.7%
Kazakhstan	91	95	77	-8.0%
United Arab Emirates	155	124	78	-29.1%
Russia	107	119	84	-11.4%
Turkmenistan	158	126	91	-24.1%
Spain	152	107	99	-19.3%
South Korea	110	117	121	4.9%
Kuwait	118	129	129	4.6%
Average	129	116	85	-18.6%

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Kuwait ($129 per ton), while Qatar ($47 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2018 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Korea, while the other global leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Highest Prices - CIF - Top Importers

COUNTRY	2018	2019	2020	CAGR, 2018-2020
COUNTRY	USD per ton			CAGR, 2018-2020
Democratic Republic of the Congo	344	337	323	-3.1%
Mexico	138	110	93	-17.9%
United States	118	109	89	-13.2%
Brazil	115	139	89	-12.0%
India	119	117	88	-14.0%
Indonesia	176	124	84	-30.9%
Australia	125	123	84	-18.0%
China	112	112	74	-18.7%
Morocco	118	109	71	-22.4%
Average	130	122	92	-16.0%

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Democratic Republic of the Congo ($323 per ton), while Morocco ($71 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2018 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Democratic Republic of the Congo, while the other global leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Sulphur - Top Importers

COUNTRY	2018	2019	2020	CAGR, 2018-2020
COUNTRY	billion USD			CAGR, 2018-2020
China	0.5	1.3	0.6	7.0%
Morocco	0.3	0.7	0.5	32.5%
Democratic Republic of the Congo	0.06	0.09	0.2	93.5%
Brazil	0.2	0.2	0.2	-5.8%
United States	0.2	0.1	0.1	-21.7%

In value terms, China ($604M), Morocco ($515M) and Democratic Republic of the Congo ($228M) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2020, with a combined 49% share of global imports.

Among the main importing countries, Democratic Republic of the Congo (+93.5% per year) recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sulphur - Top Exporters

COUNTRY	2018	2019	2020	CAGR, 2018-2020
COUNTRY	billion USD			CAGR, 2018-2020
United Arab Emirates	1.1	0.8	0.5	-33.3%
Kazakhstan	0.4	0.3	0.2	-30.1%
Canada	0.3	0.3	0.2	-25.3%
Russia	0.3	0.5	0.2	-30.9%
United States	0.3	0.2	0.09	-44.7%

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($468M) remains the largest sulphur supplier worldwide, comprising 25% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Kazakhstan ($186M), with a 10% share of global exports. It was followed by Canada, with a 9.7% share.

In the United Arab Emirates, sulphur exports contracted by an average annual rate of -33.3% over the period from 2018-2020. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Kazakhstan (-30.1% per year) and Canada (-25.3% per year).

Sulphur - Market Forecast

The sulphur market is expected to start a downward consumption trend over the next decade. The performance of the market is forecast to decrease slightly, with an anticipated CAGR of -0.1% for the ten-year period from 2020 to 2030, which is projected to depress the market volume to by the end of 2030.

Sulphur - Product Coverage

HS 2503 - Sulphur of all kinds; other than sublimed, precipitated and colloidal sulphur

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global sulphur market. 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.

Product coverage:

Country coverage:

Worldwide - the report contains statistical data for 200 countries and includes detailed profiles of the 50 largest consuming countries:

+ the largest producing countries

Data coverage:

Global market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Global production, split by region and country
Global trade (exports and imports)
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

Company coverage:

Exxon Mobil Corp., Valero Energy Corp., Marathon, Petroleum Corp., Conoco, Phillips Co., Motiva Enterprises LLC, BP PLC., CITGO Petroleum Corp., Chevron Corp., ASARCO LLC, Rio Tinto Kennecott Corp., FreeportMcMoRan Copper & Gold Inc., Koch Refining Co., Air Products and Chemicals, Materion Advanced Materials Group, PPG Industries, Eastman Chemical Co., Valero, Reagent Chemical & Research, Evans Chemetics Hampshire Chemical Corp., Witco USA

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
3. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. GLOBAL PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY
8. GLOBAL IMPORTS
The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. GLOBAL EXPORTS
The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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11. COUNTRY PROFILES

The Largest Markets And Their Profiles
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- United States
- China
- Japan
- Germany
- United Kingdom
- France
- Brazil
- Italy
- Russian Federation
- India
- Canada
- Australia
- Republic of Korea
- Spain
- Mexico
- Indonesia
- Netherlands
- Turkey
- Saudi Arabia
- Switzerland
- Sweden
- Nigeria
- Poland
- Belgium
- Argentina
- Norway
- Austria
- Thailand
- United Arab Emirates
- Colombia
- Denmark
- South Africa
- Malaysia
- Israel
- Singapore
- Egypt
- Philippines
- Finland
- Chile
- Ireland
- Pakistan
- Greece
- Portugal
- Kazakhstan
- Algeria
- Czech Republic
- Qatar
- Peru
- Romania
- Vietnam
LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2023
5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
8. Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
11. Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Consumption, By Country, 2023
4. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
5. Market Value Forecast to 2030
6. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
7. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
8. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
9. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
10. Production Volume And Growth
11. Exports And Growth
12. Export Prices And Growth
13. Market Size And Growth
14. Per Capita Consumption
15. Imports And Growth
16. Import Prices
17. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
18. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
19. Production, By Country, 2023
20. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
21. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
22. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
24. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
26. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
28. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
30. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
32. Export Prices, 2012–2023