Saudi Arabia: Market for Sulphides, Polysulphides, Dithionites And Sulphoxylates 2025

Market Size for Sulphides, Polysulphides, Dithionites And Sulphoxylates in Saudi Arabia

The Saudi sulphides, dithionites and sulphoxylates market rose sharply to $X in 2022, with an increase of 5.2% against the previous year. Overall, consumption posted a strong expansion. Sulphides, dithionites and sulphoxylates consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Sulphides, Polysulphides, Dithionites And Sulphoxylates in Saudi Arabia

In value terms, sulphides, dithionites and sulphoxylates production expanded sharply to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 68%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Sulphides, Polysulphides, Dithionites And Sulphoxylates

Exports from Saudi Arabia

After two years of growth, overseas shipments of sulphides, polysulphides, dithionites and sulphoxylates decreased by -15.4% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports showed a precipitous shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 73%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sulphides, dithionites and sulphoxylates exports declined modestly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a dramatic setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 103%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Kuwait (X tons) was the main destination for sulphides, dithionites and sulphoxylates exports from Saudi Arabia, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Kuwait totaled +59.1%.

In value terms, Kuwait ($X) also remains the key foreign market for sulphides, polysulphides, dithionites and sulphoxylates exports from Saudi Arabia.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Kuwait stood at +120.1%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sulphides, dithionites and sulphoxylates export price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a slight curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of 27%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Kuwait amounted to +38.4% per year.

Imports of Sulphides, Polysulphides, Dithionites And Sulphoxylates

Imports into Saudi Arabia

In 2020, approx. X tons of sulphides, polysulphides, dithionites and sulphoxylates were imported into Saudi Arabia; approximately reflecting 2019. Over the period under review, imports saw a dramatic curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 51%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2020, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sulphides, dithionites and sulphoxylates imports amounted to $X in 2020. In general, imports recorded a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 100% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2020 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

The UK (X tons), the United States (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of sulphides, dithionites and sulphoxylates imports to Saudi Arabia, together comprising 92% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2020, the biggest increases were recorded for the United States (with a CAGR of 0.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest sulphides, dithionites and sulphoxylates suppliers to Saudi Arabia were the UK ($X), the United States ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined 96% share of total imports.

The United States, with a CAGR of 0.0%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average sulphides, dithionites and sulphoxylates import price stood at $X per ton in 2020, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. In general, the import price posted a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 33%. The import price peaked in 2020 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+2.1%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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