Uzbekistan: Sulphur Market 2025

Sulphur Market Size in Uzbekistan

The Uzbek sulphur market fell to $X in 2022, declining by -8.2% against the previous year. In general, consumption continues to indicate a abrupt decrease. Sulphur consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Sulphur Production in Uzbekistan

In value terms, sulphur production surged to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a drastic downturn. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Sulphur Exports

Exports from Uzbekistan

In 2022, approx. X tons of sulphur were exported from Uzbekistan; growing by 22% against 2021 figures. Overall, exports enjoyed a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 1,231% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, sulphur exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 3,154%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Morocco (X tons), Kazakhstan (X tons) and Egypt (X tons) were the main destinations of sulphur exports from Uzbekistan, together accounting for 42% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Egypt (with a CAGR of +1,488.4%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for sulphur exported from Uzbekistan were Egypt ($X), Iran ($X) and Morocco ($X), together comprising 55% of total exports.

Egypt, with a CAGR of +3,239.4%, 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

The average sulphur export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, approximately mirroring the previous year. In general, export price indicated modest growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, sulphur export price increased by +144.6% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by 145% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton, leveling off in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Egypt (+110.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sulphur Imports

Imports into Uzbekistan

In 2022, supplies from abroad of sulphur increased by 38% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after seven years of decline. Over the period under review, imports recorded significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 5,912%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, sulphur imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 5,912% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Kazakhstan (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of sulphur to Uzbekistan, accounting for a 69% share of total imports. Moreover, sulphur imports from Kazakhstan exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, India (X tons), threefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Kazakhstan stood at +18.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (+95.9% per year) and China (+85.0% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sulphur to Uzbekistan, comprising 73% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by India ($X), with a 17% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China totaled +50.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (+34.4% per year) and Kazakhstan (+10.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sulphur import price amounted to $X per ton, almost unchanged from the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 93% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average 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 China ($X per ton), while the price for Kazakhstan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kazakhstan (-7.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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