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Saudi Arabia: Sulphur Market 2025

Sulphur Market Size in Saudi Arabia

The Saudi sulphur market shrank to $X in 2022, which is down by -6.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed a resilient increase. Sulphur consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Sulphur Production in Saudi Arabia

In value terms, sulphur production dropped sharply to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 78% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X, and then contracted notably in the following year.

Sulphur Exports

Exports from Saudi Arabia

In 2022, sulphur exports from Saudi Arabia shrank to X tons, approximately mirroring 2021. In general, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 8.5% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sulphur exports fell slightly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a pronounced contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 28%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Morocco (X tons), China (X tons) and Brazil (X tons) were the main destinations of sulphur exports from Saudi Arabia, with a combined 69% share of total exports. South Africa, the United States and India lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 6.2%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the United States (with a CAGR of +16.7%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Morocco ($X), China ($X) and Brazil ($X) constituted the largest markets for sulphur exported from Saudi Arabia worldwide, together accounting for 72% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Brazil, with a CAGR of +9.8%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sulphur export price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -3.6% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a pronounced setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average export price increased by 18%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Brazil ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to South Africa ($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 Brazil (-1.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Sulphur Imports

Imports into Saudi Arabia

In 2022, overseas purchases of sulphur increased by 205,726% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a significant expansion. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, sulphur imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a significant increase. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Qatar (X tons) was the main supplier of sulphur to Saudi Arabia, with a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Qatar was relatively modest.

In value terms, Qatar ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sulphur to Saudi Arabia.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Qatar was relatively modest.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sulphur import price amounted to $X per ton, declining by -41.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price faced a deep slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 114%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Qatar.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Qatar amounted to -41.3% per year.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for sulphur in the world?

China remains the largest sulphur consuming country worldwide, accounting for 35% of total volume. Moreover, sulphur consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, the United States, fourfold. Morocco ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 7.2% share.

What are the largest producers of sulphur in the world?

China constituted the country with the largest volume of sulphur production, accounting for 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 Saudi Arabia?

In value terms, the United States constituted the largest supplier of sulphur to Saudi Arabia, comprising 91% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by India, with a 9.1% share of total imports.

What are the leading importers of sulphur from Saudi Arabia?

In value terms, India remains the key foreign market for sulphur exports from Saudi Arabia, comprising 71% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Egypt, with an 18% share of total exports. It was followed by Malaysia, with a 5.7% share.

What is the average export price for sulphur in Saudi Arabia?

In 2021, the average sulphur export price amounted to $93 per ton, with an increase of 7.9% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for sulphur in Saudi Arabia?

In 2021, the average sulphur import price amounted to $446 per ton, waning by -49.7% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the sulphur market in Saudi Arabia. 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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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
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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 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
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 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
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, 2012–2024
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024