Brazil - Sulphur - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Brazil - Sulphur - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

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Sulphur Price in Brazil - 2023

Contents:

  1. Price Forecast for Sulphur in Brazil till 2025
  2. Sulphur Price in Brazil (CIF) - 2023
  3. Sulphur Price in Brazil (FOB) - 2023
  4. Brazil Sulphur Imports
  5. Brazil Sulphur Exports

Price Forecast for Sulphur in Brazil till 2025

Sulphur Price in Brazil (CIF) - 2023

In February 2023, the average sulphur import price amounted to $216 per ton, growing by 19% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a noticeable slump. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $502 per ton in August 2022; however, from September 2022 to February 2023, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In February 2023, the country with the highest price was Russia ($445 per ton), while the price for the United States ($194 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From February 2022 to February 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkmenistan (+9.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sulphur Price in Brazil (FOB) - 2023

In February 2023, the average sulphur export price amounted to $508 per ton, declining by -34.3% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a noticeable downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in January 2023 an increase of 49% against the previous month. The export price peaked at $943 per ton in June 2022; however, from July 2022 to February 2023, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In February 2023, the country with the highest price was Argentina ($980 per ton), while the average price for exports to Paraguay ($414 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From February 2022 to February 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Chile (+3.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Brazil Sulphur Imports

COUNTRY201920202021CAGR,
2019-2021
Million USD
Kazakhstan52.773.911346.4%
United States45.731.069.123.0%
Saint Lucia4.517.240.0198.1%
Russia72.013.528.2-37.4%
TurkmenistanN/AN/A18.60%
QatarN/A7.214.398.6%
Kuwait7.45.09.010.3%
Canada6.35.16.40.8%
Others5.76.03.7-19.4%
Total19415930224.8%

Top Suppliers of Sulphur to Brazil 2022:

  1. Kazakhstan (1751.1K tons)
  2. United States (753.2K tons)
  3. Saint Lucia (473.3K tons)
  4. Russia (384.5K tons)
  5. Turkmenistan (298.3K tons)
  6. Qatar (196.6K tons)
  7. Kuwait (139.5K tons)
  8. Canada (95.3K tons)

For the third year in a row, Brazil recorded growth in overseas purchases of sulphur, which increased by 76% to 4.1M tons in 2021. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a significant expansion. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, sulphur imports soared to $302M in 2021. In general, imports recorded a significant increase. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Brazil Sulphur Exports

COUNTRY201920202021CAGR,
2019-2021
Thousand USD
Paraguay1,5361,2881,96813.2%
Bolivia149262704117.4%
Chile13297.223633.7%
Argentina64.699.819071.5%
UruguayN/AN/A1710%
Colombia10.533.776.2169.4%
Others59.783.973.511.0%
Total1,9521,8643,42032.4%

Top Export Markets for Sulphur from Brazil 2022:

  1. Paraguay (4.9K tons)
  2. Bolivia (1.6K tons)
  3. Argentina (0.5K tons)
  4. Uruguay (0.4K tons)
  5. Chile (0.4K tons)
  6. Colombia (0.2K tons)

For the third consecutive year, Brazil recorded growth in overseas shipments of sulphur, which increased by 55% to 8.1K tons in 2021. In general, total exports indicated a significant increase from 2019 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +31.2% over the last two years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +72.0% against 2019 indices. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, sulphur exports surged to $3.4M in 2021. Over the period under review, exports recorded significant growth. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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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    • Per Capita consumption
    • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
    • Trade (exports and imports) in Brazil
    • Export and import prices
    • Market trends, drivers and restraints
    • Key market players and their profiles

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    1. 1. INTRODUCTION

      Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

      1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
      2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
      3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
      4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
    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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    In 2024, Brazil's Sulphur Imports Plunge to $342 Million
    Feb 3, 2025
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    Imports of Sulphur peaked at 2.4M tons in 2023, and then slightly contracted in the following year. In terms of value, sulphur imports decreased to $342M in 2024.

    Brazil's Sulphur Import Sees a Sharp Decline, Dropping to $382 Million in 2023
    Dec 1, 2024
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    Imports reached their peak in 2023 and are projected to continue growing. The value of Sulphur imports dropped significantly to $382M in the same year.

    Sulphur Price in Brazil Soars to $216 per Ton After Two Consecutive Months of Increase
    May 8, 2023
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    In February 2023, the sulphur price stood at $216 per ton (CIF, Brazil), picking up by 19% against the previous month.

    Best Import Markets for Sulphur - Key Statistics and Insights
    Apr 2, 2024
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    Explore the top import markets for sulphur and learn about key statistics and insights from the IndexBox market intelligence platform.

    In 2024, Brazil's Sulphur Imports Plunge to $342 Million
    Feb 3, 2025
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    Imports of Sulphur peaked at 2.4M tons in 2023, and then slightly contracted in the following year. In terms of value, sulphur imports decreased to $342M in 2024.

    Brazil's Sulphur Import Sees a Sharp Decline, Dropping to $382 Million in 2023
    Dec 1, 2024
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    Imports reached their peak in 2023 and are projected to continue growing. The value of Sulphur imports dropped significantly to $382M in the same year.

    Sulphur Price in Brazil Soars to $216 per Ton After Two Consecutive Months of Increase
    May 8, 2023
    Eye 496

    In February 2023, the sulphur price stood at $216 per ton (CIF, Brazil), picking up by 19% against the previous month.

    Best Import Markets for Sulphur - Key Statistics and Insights
    Apr 2, 2024
    Eye 299

    Explore the top import markets for sulphur and learn about key statistics and insights from the IndexBox market intelligence platform.

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