Africa: Sulphur Trioxide Market 2020

Sulphur Trioxide Market Size in Africa

The revenue of the sulphur trioxide market in Africa amounted to $X in 2017, dropping by -X% against the previous year. The sulphur trioxide consumption continues to indicate a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the sulphur trioxide market reached its peak figure level of $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Sulphur Trioxide Production in Africa

The sulphur trioxide production stood at X cubic meters in 2017, flattening at the previous year. The total output volume increased an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2017; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed over the period under review. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015, when the output figure increased by X% year-to-year. In that year, the sulphur trioxide production reached their peak volume of X cubic meters. From 2016 to 2017, growth of the sulphur trioxide production stood at a somewhat lower level.

Sulphur Trioxide Exports in Africa

In 2017, approx. X cubic meters of sulphur trioxide (sulphuric anhydride) were exported in Africa; waning by -X% against the previous year. The sulphur trioxide exports continue to indicate a measured reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011, when exports increased by X% y-o-y. The volume of exports peaked of X cubic meters in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

In value terms, sulphur trioxide exports stood at $X in 2017. The total exports indicated a mild growth 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 stood at a somewhat lower level.

Sulphur Trioxide Exports by Country in Africa

Morocco (X cubic meters) and South Africa (X cubic meters) prevails in sulphur trioxide exports structure, together constituting 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) took the slight share of total exports.

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 ($X) remains the largest sulphur trioxide supplier in Africa, making up X% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by South Africa ($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 amounted to +X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: South Africa (-X% per year) and Tunisia (+X% per year).

Sulphur Trioxide Export Prices by Country in Africa

In 2017, the sulphur trioxide export price in Africa amounted to $X per thousand cubic meters, growing by X% against the previous year. The export price indicated a strong expansion 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 it surged by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the export prices for sulphur trioxide (sulphuric anhydride) attained its peak figure level in 2017, and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

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 Trioxide Imports in Africa

In 2017, sulphur trioxide imports in Africa amounted to X cubic meters, picking up by X% against the previous year. The sulphur trioxide imports continue to indicate a strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, the sulphur trioxide imports reached their peak volume, and are likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, sulphur trioxide imports amounted to $X in 2017. The sulphur trioxide imports continue to indicate a strong growth. In that year, the sulphur trioxide imports attained their peak level, and are likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

Sulphur Trioxide Imports by Country in Africa

In 2017, Nigeria (X cubic meters) was the major importer for sulphur trioxide (sulphuric anhydride), making up X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by South Africa (X cubic meters), achieving X% share of total imports. Libya (X cubic meters), Tunisia (X cubic meters) and Kenya (X cubic meters) took the mild share of total imports.

Nigeria was also the fastest growing in terms of the sulphur trioxide (sulphuric anhydride) 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. Kenya (-X%) and Nigeria (-X%) significantly weakened its position in terms of the global imports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

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

In Nigeria, sulphur trioxide imports expanded at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2017. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Africa (-X% per year) and Kenya (+X% per year).

Sulphur Trioxide Import Prices by Country in Africa

The sulphur trioxide import price in Africa stood at $X per thousand cubic meters in 2017, declining by -X% against the previous year. The sulphur trioxide import price continues to indicate an abrupt reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011, when it surged by X% year-to-year. In that year, the import prices for sulphur trioxide (sulphuric anhydride) reached their peak level of $X per thousand cubic meters. From 2012 to 2017, growth of the import prices for sulphur trioxide (sulphuric anhydride) failed to regain its momentum.

There were significant differences in the average import prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2017, 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