Middle East: Iron Pyrites And Sulphur Market 2020

Iron Pyrites And Sulphur Market Size in Middle East

The revenue of the iron pyrites and sulphur market in Middle East amounted to $X in 2017, leveling off at the previous year. The iron pyrites and sulphur consumption continues to indicate an abrupt decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013, 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 Middle East

The iron pyrites and sulphur production totaled X tons in 2017, increasing 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 over the period under review. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008, when the output figure increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the iron pyrites and sulphur production attained its maximum volume in 2017, and is expected to retain its growth in the near future.

Iron Pyrites And Sulphur Exports in Middle East

The exports totaled X tons in 2017, growing by X% against the previous year. The total exports indicated a temperate increase 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. Based on 2017 figures, the iron pyrites and sulphur exports decreased by -X% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011, when it surged by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the iron pyrites and sulphur exports reached its maximum volume of X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

In value terms, iron pyrites and sulphur exports totaled $X in 2017. The iron pyrites and sulphur exports continue to indicate a mild descent. The level of exports peaked of $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Iron Pyrites And Sulphur Exports by Country in Middle East

Qatar represented the major exporting country with an export of about X tons, which reached X% of total exports. Iran (X tons) ranks second in terms of the global exports with a X% share, followed by Kuwait (X%). Saudi Arabia (X tons), Turkey (X tons) and Bahrain (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2007 to 2017, average annual rates of growth with regard to iron pyrites and sulphur exports from Qatar stood at +X%. At the same time, Bahrain (+X%), Turkey (+X%) and Saudi Arabia (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Bahrain emerged as the fastest growing exporter in Middle East, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2017. Kuwait experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Iran (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Iran (X%) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the global exports, while Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Qatar saw its share reduced by -X%, -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, the largest iron pyrites and sulphur markets worldwide were Qatar ($X), Iran ($X) and Kuwait ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Bahrain lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main exporting countries , Bahrain (+X% per year) experienced the highest rates of growth with regard to exports, over the last decade, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Iron Pyrites And Sulphur Export Prices by Country in Middle East

The iron pyrites and sulphur export price in Middle East stood at $X per ton in 2017, waning by -X% against the previous year. The iron pyrites and sulphur export price continues to indicate a deep reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011, an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices for unroasted iron pyrites and crude or unrefined sulphur attained its maximum 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 Bahrain ($X per ton), while Kuwait ($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 Middle East

In 2017, iron pyrites and sulphur imports in Middle East stood at X tons, going down by -X% against the previous year. The iron pyrites and sulphur imports continue to indicate an abrupt drop. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011, when it surged by X% against the previous year. 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 stood at a somewhat lower level.

In value terms, iron pyrites and sulphur imports totaled $X in 2017. The iron pyrites and sulphur imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of imports peaked of $X in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Iron Pyrites And Sulphur Imports by Country in Middle East

Israel represented the largest importer of unroasted iron pyrites and crude or unrefined sulphur in Middle East, with the volume of imports resulting at X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2017. It was distantly followed by Turkey (X tons), Jordan (X tons), Kuwait (X tons) and Lebanon (X tons), together constituting X% share of total imports.

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

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

In Israel, iron pyrites and sulphur imports contracted 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: Turkey (+X% per year) and Kuwait (+X% per year).

Iron Pyrites And Sulphur Import Prices by Country in Middle East

The iron pyrites and sulphur import price in Middle East stood at $X per ton in 2017, increasing by X% against the previous year. The import price indicated a strong growth from 2007 to 2017: its price 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 2014, an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import price peaked in 2017, and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Import prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest import price was Turkey ($X per ton), while Lebanon ($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 Israel (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform