Eastern Asia: Sulphur Dioxide Market 2020

Sulphur Dioxide Market Size in Eastern Asia

The revenue of the sulphur dioxide market in Eastern Asia amounted to $X in 2017, rising by X% against the previous year. The total market indicated a notable expansion 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 2015 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013, when market value increased by X% y-o-y. In that year, the sulphur dioxide market attained their peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2017, growth of the sulphur dioxide market stood at a somewhat lower level.

Sulphur Dioxide Production in Eastern Asia

In 2017, sulphur dioxide production in Eastern Asia amounted to X cubic meters, rising by X% against the previous year. The total output volume increased an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2017; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2009, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the sulphur dioxide production reached its maximum volume in 2017, and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Sulphur Dioxide Exports in Eastern Asia

In 2017, sulphur dioxide exports in Eastern Asia amounted to X cubic meters, increasing by X% against the previous year. The sulphur dioxide exports continue to indicate a prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010, with an increase of X% y-o-y. The volume of exports peaked in 2017, and are expected to retain its growth in the near future.

In value terms, sulphur dioxide exports amounted to $X in 2017. The sulphur dioxide exports continue to indicate a prominent growth. Over the period under review, the sulphur dioxide exports attained its peak figure level in 2017, and are expected to retain its growth in the near future.

Sulphur Dioxide Exports by Country in Eastern Asia

China dominates sulphur dioxide exports structure, reaching X cubic meters, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2017. Japan (X cubic meters) occupied the second position in the ranking, followed by South Korea (X cubic meters) and China, Hong Kong SAR (X cubic meters). All these countries together occupied near X% share of total exports. Taiwan, Chinese (X cubic meters) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2007 to 2017, average annual rates of growth with regard to sulphur dioxide exports from China stood at +X%. At the same time, China, Hong Kong SAR (+X%) and Taiwan, Chinese (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, China, Hong Kong SAR emerged as the fastest growing exporter in Eastern Asia, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2017. South Korea experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Japan (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Japan (X%) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the global exports, while Taiwan, Chinese, China, Hong Kong SAR and China saw its share reduced by -X%, -X% and -X% from 2007 to 2017, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($X), Japan ($X) and Taiwan, Chinese ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2017, together accounting for X% of total exports. South Korea and China, Hong Kong SAR lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main exporting countries , China, Hong Kong SAR (+X% per year) recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to exports, over the last decade, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sulphur Dioxide Export Prices by Country in Eastern Asia

In 2017, the sulphur dioxide export price in Eastern Asia amounted to $X per thousand cubic meters, growing by X% against the previous year. The sulphur dioxide export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013, an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, the export prices for sulphur dioxide attained their peak level of $X per thousand cubic meters. From 2014 to 2017, growth of the export prices for sulphur dioxide 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 Taiwan, Chinese ($X per thousand cubic meters), while China ($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 South Korea (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sulphur Dioxide Imports in Eastern Asia

In 2017, sulphur dioxide imports in Eastern Asia stood at X cubic meters, jumping by X% against the previous year. The sulphur dioxide imports continue to indicate a prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015, when it surged by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the sulphur dioxide imports attained its peak figure volume in 2017, and are expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, sulphur dioxide imports stood at $X in 2017. The sulphur dioxide imports continue to indicate a remarkable growth. The level of imports peaked in 2017, and are likely to continue its growth in the near future.

Sulphur Dioxide Imports by Country in Eastern Asia

China represented the largest importing country with an import of around X cubic meters, which finished at X% of total imports. Japan (X cubic meters) ranks second in terms of the global imports with a X% share, followed by Taiwan, Chinese (X%) and China, Hong Kong SAR (X%). South Korea (X cubic meters) followed a long way behind the leaders.

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

In value terms, the largest sulphur dioxide markets worldwide were China ($X), Taiwan, Chinese ($X) and South Korea ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

China (+X% per year) recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the last decade, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sulphur Dioxide Import Prices by Country in Eastern Asia

In 2017, the sulphur dioxide import price in Eastern Asia amounted to $X per thousand cubic meters, waning by -X% against the previous year. The sulphur dioxide import price continues to indicate a temperate drop. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010, when it surged by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import prices for sulphur dioxide attained its peak figure level of $X per thousand cubic meters in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Import prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest import price was South Korea ($X per cubic meter), while Japan ($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 South Korea (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform