China: Ammonium Sulphate Market 2025

Ammonium Sulphate Market Size in China

In 2022, the Chinese ammonium sulphate market decreased by -22.7% to $X, falling for the third year in a row after two years of growth. In general, consumption saw a abrupt descent. Ammonium sulphate consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Ammonium Sulphate Production in China

In value terms, ammonium sulphate production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 12%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Ammonium Sulphate Exports

Exports from China

For the sixth year in a row, China recorded growth in shipments abroad of ammonium sulphate, which increased by 21% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports saw buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 54% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, ammonium sulphate exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 110%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Brazil (X tons) was the main destination for ammonium sulphate exports from China, accounting for a 28% share of total exports. Moreover, ammonium sulphate exports to Brazil exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Turkey (X tons), fourfold. Vietnam (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 6.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Brazil stood at +48.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Turkey (+167.7% per year) and Vietnam (+2.7% per year).

In value terms, Brazil ($X) remains the key foreign market for ammonium sulphate exports from China, comprising 31% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Turkey ($X), with an 8.2% share of total exports. It was followed by Vietnam, with a 6.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Brazil stood at +50.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Turkey (+193.4% per year) and Vietnam (+4.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average ammonium sulphate export price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 26% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a mild increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 68%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Romania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Turkey (+9.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Ammonium Sulphate Imports

Imports into China

In 2022, purchases abroad of ammonium sulphate increased by 91% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, imports saw a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 130%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, ammonium sulphate imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 95%. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Spain (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of ammonium sulphate imports to China, together accounting for 14% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Spain (with a CAGR of +22.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of ammonium sulphate to China, comprising 13% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Spain ($X), with a 4% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 1.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany amounted to +15.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+37.0% per year) and the Netherlands (-12.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average ammonium sulphate import price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -11.2% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a moderate expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 150% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+11.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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