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Russian Federation: Sulphur Market 2024

Sulphur Market Size in the Russian Federation

After two years of growth, the Russian sulphur market decreased by -18.5% to $X in 2022. Overall, consumption, however, enjoyed strong growth. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then reduced rapidly in the following year.

Sulphur Production in the Russian Federation

In value terms, sulphur production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 9.5%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X, and then contracted in the following year.

Sulphur Exports

Exports from the Russian Federation

In 2022, overseas shipments of sulphur were finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a pronounced downturn. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sulphur exports fell significantly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 62%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Brazil (X tons) was the main destination for sulphur exports from Russia, accounting for a 63% share of total exports. Moreover, sulphur exports to Brazil exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Netherlands (X tons), sixfold. Belarus (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 7.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Brazil stood at +12.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+32.5% per year) and Belarus (-1.0% per year).

In value terms, Brazil ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for sulphur exports from Russia, comprising 74% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a 9.4% share of total exports. It was followed by Belarus, with a 7.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Brazil stood at +6.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+26.1% per year) and Belarus (-1.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sulphur export price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -44.1% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by 207%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then contracted rapidly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Brazil ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to China ($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 Lithuania (+6.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Sulphur Imports

Imports into the Russian Federation

After two years of decline, overseas purchases of sulphur increased by 5.1% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 182%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sulphur imports contracted significantly to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 269% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then declined dramatically in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Kazakhstan (X tons) was the main supplier of sulphur to Russia, with a 93% share of total imports. Moreover, sulphur imports from Kazakhstan exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Poland (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Kazakhstan amounted to +12.3%.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sulphur to Russia, comprising 83% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Poland ($X), with a 15% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Kazakhstan totaled +8.4%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sulphur import price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -39.5% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a perceptible shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 307%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then fell significantly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while the price for Kazakhstan totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kazakhstan (-3.5%).

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for sulphur in the world?

China constituted the country with the largest volume of sulphur consumption, accounting for 35% of total volume. Moreover, sulphur consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, the United States, fourfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Morocco, with a 7.2% share.

What are the largest producers of sulphur in the world?

The country with the largest volume of sulphur production was China, comprising approx. 18% of total volume. Moreover, sulphur production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, the United States, twofold. Russia ranked third in terms of total production with a 7.4% share.

What are the leading suppliers of sulphur to the Russian Federation?

In value terms, Kazakhstan constituted the largest supplier of sulphur to Russia.

What are the leading importers of sulphur from the Russian Federation?

In value terms, Morocco remains the key foreign market for sulphur exports from Russia, comprising 27% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Brazil, with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by Belarus, with a 12% share.

What is the average export price for sulphur in the Russian Federation?

The average sulphur export price stood at $141 per ton in 2021, with an increase of 207% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for sulphur in the Russian Federation?

In 2021, the average sulphur import price amounted to $81 per ton, with an increase of 307% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the sulphur market in the Russian Federation. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

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Market trends, drivers and restraints
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1. INTRODUCTION

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1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
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A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023