U.S.: Roasted Iron Pyrites Market 2025

Roasted Iron Pyrites Market Size in the U.S.

In 2021, the U.S. roasted iron pyrites market was finally on the rise to reach $X after two years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a abrupt contraction. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Roasted Iron Pyrites Production in the U.S.

In value terms, roasted iron pyrites production expanded modestly to $X in 2021. In general, production, however, saw a slight decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Roasted Iron Pyrites Exports

Exports from the U.S.

In 2021, shipments abroad of roasted iron pyrites increased by 348% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after five years of decline. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 977%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, roasted iron pyrites exports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 927%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Canada (X tons) was the main destination for roasted iron pyrites exports from the United States, with a 95% share of total exports. Moreover, roasted iron pyrites exports to Canada exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Mexico (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Canada stood at +57.3%.

In value terms, Canada ($X) remains the key foreign market for roasted iron pyrites exports from the United States, comprising 95% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Mexico ($X), with a 4% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Canada totaled +87.6%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average roasted iron pyrites export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 6.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price posted buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average export price increased by 118%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major overseas markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Mexico ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Canada stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Chile (+62.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Roasted Iron Pyrites Imports

Imports into the U.S.

In 2019, supplies from abroad of roasted iron pyrites decreased by -98.2% to X tons for the first time since 2015, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Overall, imports saw a sharp descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 7,460%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2019, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, roasted iron pyrites imports reduced rapidly to $X in 2019. In general, imports continue to indicate a dramatic curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 244%. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2019, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2019, Australia (X tons) constituted the largest roasted iron pyrites supplier to the United States, with a 81% share of total imports. Moreover, roasted iron pyrites imports from Australia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, France (X tons), fourfold.

From 2012 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of volume from Australia was relatively modest.

In value terms, the largest roasted iron pyrites suppliers to the United States were Australia ($X) and France ($X).

France, with a CAGR of +13.4%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

The average roasted iron pyrites import price stood at $X per ton in 2019, with an increase of 2,238% against the previous year. In general, the import price enjoyed a significant increase. As a result, import price reached 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 France ($X per ton), while the price for Australia stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+61.2%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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