Eastern Asia: Iron Pyrites And Sulphur Market 2020

Iron Pyrites And Sulphur Market Size in Eastern Asia

The revenue of the iron pyrites and sulphur market in Eastern Asia amounted to $X in 2017, reducing by -X% against the previous year. The iron pyrites and sulphur consumption continues to indicate an abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011, when it surged by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the iron pyrites and sulphur market attained its maximum level of $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Iron Pyrites And Sulphur Production in Eastern Asia

In 2017, the amount of unroasted iron pyrites and crude or unrefined sulphur produced in Eastern Asia stood at X tons, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. The iron pyrites and sulphur production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008, when it surged by X% against the previous year. The volume of iron pyrites and sulphur production peaked in 2017, and is likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

Iron Pyrites And Sulphur Exports in Eastern Asia

In 2017, the amount of unroasted iron pyrites and crude or unrefined sulphur exported in Eastern Asia amounted to X tons, going up by X% against the previous year. The iron pyrites and sulphur exports continue to indicate a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010, when it surged by X% against the previous year. The volume of exports peaked in 2017, and are expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

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

Iron Pyrites And Sulphur Exports by Country in Eastern Asia

Japan was the key exporter of unroasted iron pyrites and crude or unrefined sulphur in Eastern Asia, with the volume of exports amounting to X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2017. South Korea (X tons) occupied the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Taiwan, Chinese (X tons). All these countries together took near X% share of total exports.

Exports from Japan increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2017. At the same time, South Korea (+X%) and Taiwan, Chinese (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, South Korea emerged as the fastest growing exporter in Eastern Asia, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2017. South Korea (-X%) and Japan (-X%) significantly weakened its position in terms of the global exports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest iron pyrites and sulphur markets worldwide were Japan ($X), South Korea ($X) and Taiwan, Chinese ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.

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

Iron Pyrites And Sulphur Export Prices by Country in Eastern Asia

The iron pyrites and sulphur export price in Eastern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2017, falling by -X% against the previous year. The iron pyrites and sulphur export price continues to indicate an abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011, 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 of $X per ton. From 2012 to 2017, growth of the export prices for unroasted iron pyrites and crude or unrefined sulphur stood at a somewhat lower level.

Export prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest export price was Taiwan, Chinese ($X per ton), while Japan ($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 South Korea (-X% per year), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Iron Pyrites And Sulphur Imports in Eastern Asia

In 2017, approx. X tons of unroasted iron pyrites and crude or unrefined sulphur were imported in Eastern Asia; coming up by X% against the previous year. The iron pyrites and sulphur imports continue to indicate a slight reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011, when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of imports peaked of X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

In value terms, iron pyrites and sulphur imports stood at $X in 2017. The iron pyrites and sulphur imports continue to indicate a temperate curtailment. 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 Eastern Asia

The countries with the highest levels of iron pyrites and sulphur imports in 2017 were China (X tons), together reaching X% of total import.

China was also the fastest growing in terms of the unroasted iron pyrites and crude or unrefined sulphur imports, with a CAGR of -X% from 2007 to 2017. While the share of China (X%) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported unroasted iron pyrites and crude or unrefined sulphur in Eastern Asia.

In China, iron pyrites and sulphur imports plunged by an average annual rate of -X% over the period from 2007-2017.

Iron Pyrites And Sulphur Import Prices by Country in Eastern Asia

The iron pyrites and sulphur import price in Eastern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2017, leveling off at the previous year. The iron pyrites and sulphur import price continues to indicate a mild decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010, when the import prices increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the import prices for unroasted iron pyrites and crude or unrefined sulphur reached its maximum level of $X per ton in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by import prices for China.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of import prices was attained by China (-X% per year).

Source: IndexBox Platform