Asia: Iron Pyrites And Sulphur Market 2020

Iron Pyrites And Sulphur Market Size in Asia

The revenue of the iron pyrites and sulphur market in Asia amounted to $X in 2017, falling by -X% against the previous year. The iron pyrites and sulphur consumption continues to indicate a drastic shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012, with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of iron pyrites and sulphur consumption peaked of $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Iron Pyrites And Sulphur Production in Asia

In 2017, the amount of unroasted iron pyrites and crude or unrefined sulphur produced in Asia amounted to X tons, approximately reflecting the previous year. The total output volume increased an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2017; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013, when the output figure increased by X% against the previous year. In that year, the iron pyrites and sulphur production reached their peak volume of X tons. From 2014 to 2017, growth of the iron pyrites and sulphur production stood at a somewhat lower level.

Iron Pyrites And Sulphur Exports in Asia

In 2017, approx. X tons of unroasted iron pyrites and crude or unrefined sulphur were exported in Asia; rising by X% against the previous year. The total exports indicated a prominent expansion from 2007 to 2017: its volume 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 2017, with an increase of X% y-o-y. In that year, the iron pyrites and sulphur exports attained their peak volume, and are likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, iron pyrites and sulphur exports totaled $X in 2017. The iron pyrites and sulphur exports continue to indicate a deep deduction. Over the period under review, the iron pyrites and sulphur exports attained its peak figure level of $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Iron Pyrites And Sulphur Exports by Country in Asia

Japan (X tons) and Qatar (X tons) represented the key exporters of unroasted iron pyrites and crude or unrefined sulphur in 2017, resulting at approx. X% and X% of total exports, respectively. South Korea (X tons) held a X% share (based on tons) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Kazakhstan (X%) and Iran (X%). The following exporters - Kuwait (X tons) and Taiwan, Chinese (X tons) each recorded a X% 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 South Korea (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Qatar ($X), Kazakhstan ($X) and Iran ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2017, together accounting for X% of total exports. These countries were followed by Japan, South Korea, Kuwait and Taiwan, Chinese, which together accounted for a further X%.

In terms of the main exporting countries , South Korea (+X% per year) recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to exports, over the last decade, while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

Iron Pyrites And Sulphur Export Prices by Country in Asia

In 2017, the iron pyrites and sulphur export price in Asia amounted to $X per ton, waning by -X% against the previous year. The iron pyrites and sulphur export price continues to indicate an abrupt deduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011, when the export prices increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the export prices for unroasted iron pyrites and crude or unrefined sulphur attained its peak figure level of $X per ton in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

There were significant differences in the average export prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2017, the country with the highest export price was Kazakhstan ($X per ton), while Japan ($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 Iran (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Iron Pyrites And Sulphur Imports in Asia

In 2017, the amount of unroasted iron pyrites and crude or unrefined sulphur imported in Asia amounted to X tons, increasing by X% against the previous year. The iron pyrites and sulphur imports continue to indicate a slight decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011, when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the iron pyrites and sulphur imports reached its maximum volume of X tons in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

In value terms, iron pyrites and sulphur imports amounted to $X in 2017. The iron pyrites and sulphur imports continue to indicate a slight descent. Over the period under review, the iron pyrites and sulphur imports reached its peak figure level of $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Iron Pyrites And Sulphur Imports by Country in Asia

China prevails in iron pyrites and sulphur imports structure, reaching X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2017. India (X tons) held a X% share (based on tons) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Indonesia (X%).

Imports into China decreased at an average annual rate of -X% from 2007 to 2017. At the same time, Indonesia (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Indonesia emerged as the fastest growing importer in Asia, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2017. By contrast, India (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of China (X%) and India (X%) increased significantly in terms of the global imports from 2007-2017, the share of Indonesia (-X%) displayed negative dynamics.

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

In China, iron pyrites and sulphur imports contracted by an average annual rate of -X% over the period from 2007-2017. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Indonesia (+X% per year) and India (-X% per year).

Iron Pyrites And Sulphur Import Prices by Country in Asia

In 2017, the iron pyrites and sulphur import price in Asia amounted to $X per ton, leveling off at the previous year. The iron pyrites and sulphur import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010, when the import prices increased by X% y-o-y. The level of import price peaked of $X per ton in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Average import prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2017, major importing countries recorded the following import prices: in Indonesia ($X per ton) and India ($X per ton), while China ($X per ton) and India ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform