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South Africa: Sulphur Market 2024

Sulphur Market Size in South Africa

The South African sulphur market reached $X in 2022, surging by 1.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a slight increase. Sulphur consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Sulphur Production in South Africa

In value terms, sulphur production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production posted a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 237%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Sulphur Exports

Exports from South Africa

Sulphur exports from South Africa contracted dramatically to X tons in 2022, waning by -33.3% on the previous year. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 85% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sulphur exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Zambia (X tons) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons) were the main destinations of sulphur exports from South Africa.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Democratic Republic of the Congo (with a CAGR of +11.4%).

In value terms, the largest markets for sulphur exported from South Africa were Zambia ($X) and Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X).

Democratic Republic of the Congo, with a CAGR of +15.9%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

The average sulphur export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 183% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Zambia stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Democratic Republic of the Congo (+4.1%).

Sulphur Imports

Imports into South Africa

Sulphur imports into South Africa shrank to X tons in 2022, waning by -7.6% on the previous year's figure. In general, imports showed a slight descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 106% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sulphur imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed tangible growth. 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) constituted the largest supplier of sulphur to South Africa, accounting for a 41% share of total imports. Moreover, sulphur imports from Qatar exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Oman (X tons), threefold. Saudi Arabia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Qatar totaled +18.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Oman (-7.9% per year) and Saudi Arabia (+4.4% per year).

In value terms, Qatar ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sulphur to South Africa, comprising 49% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Oman ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Qatar stood at +29.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Oman (+199.0% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (+5.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sulphur import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 285% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a strong increase. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Oman (+225.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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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. 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?

China remains the largest sulphur producing country worldwide, comprising approx. 18% of total volume. Moreover, sulphur production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, the United States, twofold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Russia, with a 7.4% share.

What are the leading suppliers of sulphur to South Africa?

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates constituted the largest supplier of sulphur to South Africa, comprising 45% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Qatar, with a 20% share of total imports. It was followed by Kazakhstan, with an 18% share.

What are the leading importers of sulphur from South Africa?

In value terms, Zambia remains the key foreign market for sulphur exports from South Africa, comprising 66% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Democratic Republic of the Congo, with a 33% share of total exports.

What is the average export price for sulphur in South Africa?

In 2021, the average sulphur export price amounted to $105 per ton, falling by -14.4% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for sulphur in South Africa?

In 2021, the average sulphur import price amounted to $87 per ton, growing by 9.8% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the sulphur market in South Africa. 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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A Quick Overview of Market Performance
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
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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
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

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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