Africa: Sulphur Dioxide Market 2020

Sulphur Dioxide Market Size in Africa

The revenue of the sulphur dioxide market in Africa amounted to $X in 2017, surging by X% against the previous year. The total market indicated a prominent growth from 2007 to 2017: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2017 figures, the sulphur dioxide consumption increased by +X% against 2011 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014, with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of sulphur dioxide consumption peaked in 2017, and is expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

Sulphur Dioxide Production in Africa

In 2017, sulphur dioxide production in Africa stood at X cubic meters, approximately mirroring the previous year. The sulphur dioxide production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011, when the output figure increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the sulphur dioxide production attained its maximum volume in 2017, and is expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

Sulphur Dioxide Exports in Africa

The exports stood at X cubic meters in 2017, coming down by -X% against the previous year. The sulphur dioxide exports continue to indicate a measured downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011, when it surged by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the sulphur dioxide exports reached its maximum volume of X cubic meters in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

In value terms, sulphur dioxide exports stood at $X in 2017. The total exports indicated a slight increase from 2007 to 2017: its value decreased at an average annual rate of -X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The level of exports peaked of $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Sulphur Dioxide Exports by Country in Africa

Morocco (X cubic meters) and South Africa (X cubic meters) prevails in sulphur dioxide exports structure, together mixed up X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Tunisia (X cubic meters), achieving X% share of total exports. Zimbabwe (X cubic meters), Sao Tome and Principe (X cubic meters), Tanzania (X cubic meters) and Togo (X cubic meters) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Sao Tome and Principe (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Morocco ($X) remains the largest sulphur dioxide supplier in Africa, making up X% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by South Africa ($X), with a X% share of global exports. It was followed by Tunisia, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2017, the average annual growth rate of value in Morocco totaled +X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: South Africa (-X% per year) and Tunisia (+X% per year).

Sulphur Dioxide Export Prices by Country in Africa

The sulphur dioxide export price in Africa stood at $X per thousand cubic meters in 2017, coming up by X% against the previous year. The export price indicated a remarkable increase from 2007 to 2017: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014, when the export prices increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export price peaked in 2017, and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average export prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2017, the country with the highest export price was Tunisia ($X per thousand cubic meters), while Zimbabwe ($X per thousand cubic meters) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of export prices was attained by Tunisia (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sulphur Dioxide Imports in Africa

In 2017, approx. X cubic meters of sulphur dioxide were imported in Africa; going up by X% against the previous year. The sulphur dioxide imports continue to indicate a prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017, with an increase of X% year-to-year. In that year, the sulphur dioxide imports attained their peak volume, and are likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, sulphur dioxide imports totaled $X in 2017. The sulphur dioxide imports continue to indicate a prominent increase. In that year, the sulphur dioxide imports reached their peak level, and are likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

Sulphur Dioxide Imports by Country in Africa

Nigeria was the major importer of sulphur dioxide in Africa, with the volume of imports finishing at X cubic meters, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2017. It was distantly followed by South Africa (X cubic meters), mixed up X% share of total imports. Libya (X cubic meters), Tunisia (X cubic meters) and Kenya (X cubic meters) occupied the mild share of total imports.

Nigeria was also the fastest growing in terms of the sulphur dioxide imports, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007 to 2017. At the same time, Kenya (+X%) and Tunisia (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Libya and South Africa experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. From 2007 to 2017, the share of Kenya and Nigeria decreased by -X% and -X% percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Nigeria ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported sulphur dioxide in Africa, making up X% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by South Africa ($X), with a X% share of global imports. It was followed by Kenya, with a X% share.

In Nigeria, sulphur dioxide imports increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2017. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: South Africa (-X% per year) and Kenya (+X% per year).

Sulphur Dioxide Import Prices by Country in Africa

In 2017, the sulphur dioxide import price in Africa amounted to $X per thousand cubic meters, waning by -X% against the previous year. The sulphur dioxide import price continues to indicate a drastic curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011, when it surged by X% against the previous year. In that year, the import prices for sulphur dioxide attained their peak level of $X per thousand cubic meters. From 2012 to 2017, growth of the import prices for sulphur dioxide stood at a somewhat lower level.

Import prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest import price was Kenya ($X per thousand cubic meters), while Nigeria ($X per thousand cubic meters) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of import prices was attained by Libya (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform