Morocco: Sulphur Market 2025

Sulphur Market Size in Morocco

The Moroccan sulphur market skyrocketed to $X in 2021, growing by 16% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, saw a mild reduction. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Sulphur Production in Morocco

In value terms, sulphur production skyrocketed to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a noticeable shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by 34% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Sulphur Exports

Exports from Morocco

In 2021, approx. X tons of sulphur (sublimed or precipitated) and colloidal sulphur were exported from Morocco; waning by -65.5% compared with 2020 figures. Overall, exports saw a slight reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 387% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, and then shrank notably in the following year.

In value terms, sulphur exports contracted markedly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports recorded a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 249%. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Senegal (X tons) was the main destination for sulphur exports from Morocco, accounting for a 69% share of total exports. Moreover, sulphur exports to Senegal exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Mauritania (X tons), twofold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Senegal stood at +35.0%.

In value terms, the largest markets for sulphur exported from Morocco were Senegal ($X) and Mauritania ($X).

Mauritania, with a CAGR of +45.6%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average sulphur export price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 21% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by 50% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Mauritania ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Senegal totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Mauritania (+0.5%).

Sulphur Imports

Imports into Morocco

In 2021, after four years of growth, there was significant decline in purchases abroad of sulphur (sublimed or precipitated) and colloidal sulphur, when their volume decreased by -74.3% to X tons. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 2,616%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sulphur imports shrank notably to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 1,960% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Canada (X kg) and Saudi Arabia (X kg) were the main suppliers of sulphur imports to Morocco.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Saudi Arabia (with a CAGR of -3.2%).

In value terms, Canada ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sulphur (sublimed or precipitated) and colloidal sulphur to Morocco, comprising 84% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Saudi Arabia ($X), with a 15% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Canada totaled -20.8%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average sulphur import price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -6.2% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a deep slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 an increase of 68%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while the price for Saudi Arabia totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (+22.0%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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