U.S.: Sulphonamides Market 2025

Sulphonamides Market Size in the U.S.

After three years of growth, the U.S. sulphonamides market decreased by -11.6% to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Sulphonamides consumption peaked at $X in 2020, and then contracted in the following year.

Sulphonamides Production in the U.S.

In value terms, sulphonamides production fell to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, production recorded a abrupt curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 1,764% against the previous year. Sulphonamides production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Sulphonamides Exports

Exports from the U.S.

In 2021, shipments abroad of sulphonamides decreased by -29.3% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after four years of growth. Over the period under review, exports recorded a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 17% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sulphonamides exports reduced dramatically to $X in 2021. In general, exports showed a deep reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 88%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Argentina (X tons), India (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main destinations of sulphonamides exports from the United States, together accounting for 37% of total exports. South Korea, the Netherlands, France, Germany, China, Canada, Mexico and Japan lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 56%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +60.2%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for sulphonamides exported from the United States were the Netherlands ($X), France ($X) and South Korea ($X), with a combined 40% share of total exports.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of +60.2%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average sulphonamides export price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -47.2% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a pronounced shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the average export price increased by 70% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2021, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Argentina ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Mexico (+13.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Sulphonamides Imports

Imports into the U.S.

In 2021, purchases abroad of sulphonamides was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a pronounced setback. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sulphonamides imports shrank notably to $X in 2021. Overall, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by 52%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons) constituted the largest sulphonamides supplier to the United States, with a 67% share of total imports. Moreover, sulphonamides imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, India (X tons), threefold. Germany (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 3.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China stood at -2.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (+2.9% per year) and Germany (-1.7% per year).

In value terms, Singapore ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sulphonamides to the United States, comprising 19% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a 6.2% share of total imports. It was followed by India, with a 3.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Singapore stood at -14.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (-1.2% per year) and India (+10.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average sulphonamides import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, dropping by -38% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate tangible growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 62% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2020, and then dropped rapidly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Singapore ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+6.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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