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United Arab Emirates - Sulphur (Sublimed or Precipitated) and Colloidal Sulphur - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

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United Arab Emirates: Sulphur Market 2024

Sulphur Market Size in the United Arab Emirates

The sulphur market in the United Arab Emirates reduced dramatically to $X in 2021, falling by -27.7% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate prominent growth. Sulphur consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Sulphur Production in the United Arab Emirates

In value terms, sulphur production fell to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a slight expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the production volume increased by 100% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020, and then dropped in the following year.

Sulphur Exports

Exports from the United Arab Emirates

In 2021, approx. X tons of sulphur (sublimed or precipitated) and colloidal sulphur were exported from the United Arab Emirates; remaining constant against 2020. Overall, exports enjoyed a mild expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 370% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, sulphur exports totaled $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 133% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Indonesia (X tons) was the main destination for sulphur exports from the United Arab Emirates, accounting for a 90% share of total exports. Moreover, sulphur exports to Indonesia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons), ninefold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Indonesia stood at +246.5%.

In value terms, Indonesia ($X) remains the key foreign market for sulphur (sublimed or precipitated) and colloidal sulphur exports from the United Arab Emirates, comprising 72% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X), with a 28% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Indonesia stood at +213.3%.

Export Prices by Country

The average sulphur export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Overall, the export price faced a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 21%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: 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 Indonesia totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to South Africa (+5.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Sulphur Imports

Imports into the United Arab Emirates

In 2021, overseas purchases of sulphur (sublimed or precipitated) and colloidal sulphur increased by 2.2% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports showed resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 387% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sulphur imports contracted remarkably to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, saw a pronounced shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 488%. Imports peaked at $X in 2020, and then declined dramatically in the following year.

Imports by Country

Saudi Arabia (X tons) and India (X tons) were the main suppliers of sulphur imports to the United Arab Emirates.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Saudi Arabia (with a CAGR of +189.4%).

In value terms, India ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sulphur (sublimed or precipitated) and colloidal sulphur to the United Arab Emirates, comprising 68% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Saudi Arabia ($X), with a 32% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from India totaled +48.6%.

Import Prices by Country

The average sulphur import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, waning by -43.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a abrupt slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 44% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while the price for Saudi Arabia amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (-21.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for sulphur (sublimed or precipitated) and colloidal sulphur in the world?

China remains the largest sulphur consuming country worldwide, accounting for 27% of total volume. Moreover, sulphur consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, India, twofold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by the U.S., with a 6.2% share.

What are the largest producers of sulphur (sublimed or precipitated) and colloidal sulphur in the world?

The country with the largest volume of sulphur production was China, accounting for 27% of total volume. Moreover, sulphur production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, India, twofold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by the U.S., with a 6.2% share.

What are the leading suppliers of sulphur (sublimed or precipitated) and colloidal sulphur to the United Arab Emirates?

In value terms, Spain, Saudi Arabia and India appeared to be the largest sulphur suppliers to the United Arab Emirates, with a combined 99% share of total imports.

What is the average export price for sulphur (sublimed or precipitated) and colloidal sulphur in the United Arab Emirates?

In 2020, the average sulphur export price amounted to $7,970 per ton, picking up by 231% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for sulphur (sublimed or precipitated) and colloidal sulphur in the United Arab Emirates?

The average sulphur import price stood at $940 per ton in 2020, waning by -23.2% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the sulphur market in the United Arab Emirates. 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 20132120 - Sulphur, sublimed or precipitated, colloidal sulphur

Country coverage:

United Arab Emirates

Data coverage:

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

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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
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 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