Africa: Iron Pyrites And Sulphur Market 2020

Iron Pyrites And Sulphur Market Size in Africa

The revenue of the iron pyrites and sulphur market in Africa amounted to $X in 2017, falling by -X% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). The iron pyrites and sulphur consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010, with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of iron pyrites and sulphur consumption peaked of $X in 2016, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Iron Pyrites And Sulphur Exports in Africa

In 2017, approx. X tons of unroasted iron pyrites and crude or unrefined sulphur were exported in Africa; going up by X% against the previous year. The iron pyrites and sulphur exports continue to indicate a prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the iron pyrites and sulphur exports reached its maximum volume in 2017, and are likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, iron pyrites and sulphur exports amounted to $X in 2017. The iron pyrites and sulphur exports continue to indicate a remarkable increase. The level of exports peaked in 2017, and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Iron Pyrites And Sulphur Exports by Country in Africa

South Africa represented the main exporting country with an export of around X tons, which accounted for X% of total exports. Zambia (X tons) ranks second in terms of the global exports with a X% share, followed by Libya (X%). Swaziland (X tons) took the minor share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2017, average annual rates of growth with regard to iron pyrites and sulphur exports from South Africa stood at +X%. At the same time, Zambia (+X%), Libya (+X%) and Swaziland (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Zambia emerged as the fastest growing exporter in Africa, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2017. From 2007 to 2017, the share of Libya, South Africa and Zambia decreased by -X%, -X% and -X% percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

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

From 2007 to 2017, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in South Africa totaled +X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Zambia (+X% per year) and Libya (+X% per year).

Iron Pyrites And Sulphur Export Prices by Country in Africa

The iron pyrites and sulphur export price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2017, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017, when the export prices increased by X% against the previous year. In that year, the export prices for unroasted iron pyrites and crude or unrefined sulphur attained their peak level, and is likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

Export prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest export price was Swaziland ($X per ton), while Libya ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of export prices was attained by Swaziland (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Iron Pyrites And Sulphur Imports in Africa

In 2017, approx. X tons of unroasted iron pyrites and crude or unrefined sulphur were imported in Africa; reducing by -X% against the previous year. The iron pyrites and sulphur imports continue to indicate a mild shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011, when imports increased by X% y-o-y. In that year, the iron pyrites and sulphur imports attained their peak volume of X tons. From 2012 to 2017, growth of the iron pyrites and sulphur imports failed to regain its momentum.

In value terms, iron pyrites and sulphur imports stood at $X in 2017. The iron pyrites and sulphur imports continue to indicate a temperate contraction. Over the period under review, the iron pyrites and sulphur imports attained its peak figure level of $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Iron Pyrites And Sulphur Imports by Country in Africa

The imports of the three major importers of unroasted iron pyrites and crude or unrefined sulphur, namely Morocco, South Africa and Senegal, represented more than half of total import. It was distantly followed by Madagascar (X tons), Tunisia (X tons), Zambia (X tons) and Egypt (X tons), together comprising X% share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Madagascar (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Morocco ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported unroasted iron pyrites and crude or unrefined sulphur in Africa, making up X% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Tunisia ($X), with a X% share of global imports. It was followed by Zambia, with a X% share.

In Morocco, iron pyrites and sulphur imports declined by 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: Tunisia (-X% per year) and Zambia (+X% per year).

Iron Pyrites And Sulphur Import Prices by Country in Africa

In 2017, the iron pyrites and sulphur import price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -X% against the previous year. The iron pyrites and sulphur import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014, an increase of X% year-to-year. In that year, the import prices for unroasted iron pyrites and crude or unrefined sulphur attained their peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2017, growth of the import prices for unroasted iron pyrites and crude or unrefined sulphur 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 Egypt ($X per ton), while Senegal ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform