China - Sulphur - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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China Sulphur Import Price in September 2022
In September 2022, the sulphur price amounted to $129 per ton (CIF, China), reducing by -62.5% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the import price showed a abrupt decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in March 2022 an increase of 16% month-to-month. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $471 per ton in June 2022; however, from July 2022 to September 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.
Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Iran ($169 per ton), while the price for South Korea ($100 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From January 2022 to September 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Qatar (-1.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.
China Sulphur Imports
In September 2022, supplies from abroad of sulphur decreased by -13.2% to 544K tons, falling for the third month in a row after four months of growth. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in March 2022 with an increase of 58% m-o-m. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at 948K tons in June 2022; however, from July 2022 to September 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
In value terms, sulphur imports declined markedly to $70M (IndexBox estimates) in September 2022. In general, imports recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in March 2022 with an increase of 84% m-o-m. Imports peaked at 447K tons in June 2022; however, from July 2022 to September 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
China Sulphur Imports by Country
South Korea (90K tons), Iran (88K tons) and Canada (71K tons) were the main suppliers of sulphur imports to China, with a combined 46% share of total imports.
From January 2022 to September 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Iran (with a CAGR of +19.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, the largest sulphur suppliers to China were Iran ($15M), South Korea ($9M) and Canada ($7.4M), with a combined 45% share of total imports.
In terms of the main suppliers, Iran, with a CAGR of +12.1%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the sulphur market in China. 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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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2023
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
- 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
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- 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, 2012–2023
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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In September 2022, the sulphur price amounted to $129 per ton (CIF, China), dropping by -62.5% against the previous month.
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China leads in global sulphur imports, with a 28%-share of the total supplies. This year, Chinese sulphur purchases from abroad have shown a sign of recovery after a deep drop last year. In the first four months of 2021, Chinese imports accounted for $455M against $164M in the same period of 2020. Chinese sulphur purchases fell from $1.3B in 2019 to $0.6B in 2020. The United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Iran constitute the largest suppliers to China, with a 49%-share of total import value.
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In September 2022, the sulphur price amounted to $129 per ton (CIF, China), dropping by -62.5% against the previous month.
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China leads in global sulphur imports, with a 28%-share of the total supplies. This year, Chinese sulphur purchases from abroad have shown a sign of recovery after a deep drop last year. In the first four months of 2021, Chinese imports accounted for $455M against $164M in the same period of 2020. Chinese sulphur purchases fell from $1.3B in 2019 to $0.6B in 2020. The United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Iran constitute the largest suppliers to China, with a 49%-share of total import value.
