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Sudan: Sulphuric Acid Market 2025

Sulphuric Acid Market Size in Sudan

In 2022, the Sudanese sulphuric acid market was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Sulphuric Acid Imports

Imports into Sudan

Sulphuric acid imports into Sudan declined to X tons in 2022, which is down by -8.3% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 74%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sulphuric acid imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 64% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

India (X tons), Egypt (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main suppliers of sulphuric acid imports to Sudan, together accounting for 67% of total imports. Saudi Arabia, the Netherlands, Malaysia and Aruba lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 29%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Aruba (with a CAGR of +37.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, India ($X), Belgium ($X) and Egypt ($X) were the largest sulphuric acid suppliers to Sudan, together accounting for 75% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Egypt, with a CAGR of +26.7%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average sulphuric acid import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 56% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a mild downturn. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the price for Aruba ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+7.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for sulphuric acid and oleum in the world?

The country with the largest volume of sulphuric acid consumption was China, accounting for 25% of total volume. Moreover, sulphuric acid consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, the United States, twofold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Russia, with a 9.3% share.

What are the largest producers of sulphuric acid and oleum in the world?

The country with the largest volume of sulphuric acid production was China, comprising approx. 27% of total volume. Moreover, sulphuric acid production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Russia, threefold. The United States ranked third in terms of total production with a 9.9% share.

What are the leading suppliers of sulphuric acid and oleum to Sudan?

In value terms, Saudi Arabia constituted the largest supplier of sulphuric acid to Sudan, comprising 43% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the Netherlands, with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by Egypt, with an 11% share.

What is the average export price for sulphuric acid and oleum in Sudan?

The average sulphuric acid export price stood at $1,132 per ton in 2018, almost unchanged from the previous year.

What is the average import price for sulphuric acid and oleum in Sudan?

In 2021, the average sulphuric acid import price amounted to $293 per ton, with an increase of 11% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the sulphuric acid market in Sudan. 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.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 20132434 - Sulphuric acid, oleum

Country coverage:

Sudan

Data coverage:

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

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1. INTRODUCTION

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1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDSThis Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
2. MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
3. TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

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 PRODUCTS
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
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 Export
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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: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
8. IMPORTS

The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
9. EXPORTS

The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
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: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
4. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country, 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, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
7. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
9. Market Value Forecast to 2035
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: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
22. Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
23. Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
24. Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
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, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
30. Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
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, 2012–2024