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Sri Lanka: Pyrites Market 2025

Pyrites Market Size in Sri Lanka

The Sri Lankan pyrites market totaled $X in 2022, leveling off at the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a perceptible descent. Pyrites consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Pyrites Exports

Exports from Sri Lanka

Pyrites exports from Sri Lanka stood at X kg in 2022, flattening at the year before. Over the period under review, exports recorded a dramatic descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when exports increased by 26% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X kg in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, pyrites exports stood at $X in 2022. Overall, exports faced a dramatic setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 20%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Pyrites Imports

Imports into Sri Lanka

In 2022, the amount of pyrites imported into Sri Lanka amounted to X tons, standing approx. at the previous year's figure. In general, imports, however, recorded a mild contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 655%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pyrites imports totaled $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 556% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

India (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main suppliers of pyrites imports to Sri Lanka.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for India (with a CAGR of -0.0%).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of pyrites to Sri Lanka, comprising 88% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by India ($X), with a 12% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China totaled -6.8%.

Import Prices by Country

The average pyrites import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a deep reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by 171%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for India stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (-3.4%).

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for pyrites in the world?

China constituted the country with the largest volume of pyrites consumption, accounting for 33% of total volume. Moreover, pyrites consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, India, threefold. Japan ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 7.5% share.

What are the largest producers of pyrites in the world?

China remains the largest pyrites producing country worldwide, accounting for 30% of total volume. Moreover, pyrites production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, India, twofold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Japan, with a 7.9% share.

What are the leading suppliers of pyrites to Sri Lanka?

In value terms, the largest pyrites suppliers to Sri Lanka were India, China and the UK.

What is the average import price for pyrites in Sri Lanka?

The average pyrites import price stood at $341 per ton in 2021, almost unchanged from the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the pyrites market in Sri Lanka. 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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Country coverage:

Sri Lanka

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Sri Lanka
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
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
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
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
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
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 2012–2024
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