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Article Publishing Date: Apr 26, 2022
U.S. Sulphur Market Returns to Pre-Pandemic Level, Surpassing $1.2B
IndexBox has just published a new report: 'U.S. - Sulphur - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights'. Here is a summary of the report's key findings.
In 2021, the U.S. sulphur market was finally on the rise to reach $1.2B for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, consumption, however, recorded a slight shrinkage over the last decade. The market reached the maximum level at $1.4B in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2021, consumption failed to regain the momentum.
U.S. Sulphur Production
In 2021, after two years of decline, there was growth in production of sulphur, when its volume increased by 2.7% to 8.1M tons. Overall, production recorded a mild curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the production volume increased by 4.6% against the previous year. Sulphur production peaked at 9.7M tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.
U.S. Sulphur Exports
In 2021, overseas shipments of sulphur decreased by -11.7% to 1.1M tons, falling for the third year in a row after four years of growth. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a mild slump.
In value terms, sulphur exports soared to $199M in 2021. In general, exports showed a noticeable reduction. Over the period under review, exports attained the maximum at $361M in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
Exports by Country
Mexico (464K tons), Brazil (384K tons) and New Caledonia (76K tons) were the main destinations of sulphur exports from the United States, with a combined 83% share of total supplies. These countries were followed by Morocco, Argentina, Uruguay and Belgium, which together accounted for a further 12%.
In value terms, the largest markets for sulphur exported from the United States were Mexico ($81M), Brazil ($62M) and New Caledonia ($14M), together comprising 79% of total supplies. Argentina, Uruguay, Morocco and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 12%.
Among the main countries of destination, Argentina recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports over the past decade, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Export Prices by Country
The average sulphur export price stood at $179 per ton in 2021, increasing by 145% against the previous year. Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Argentina ($308 per ton), while the average price for exports to Morocco ($94 per ton) was amongst the lowest. From 2011 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Argentina, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.
U.S. Sulphur Imports
In 2021, the amount of sulphur imported into the United States reached 1.9M tons, surging by 9.9% on 2020. In general, imports, however, showed a slight decline.
In value terms, sulphur imports surged to $262M in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a perceptible decrease. Imports peaked at $319M in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2021, imports failed to regain the momentum.
Imports by Country
In 2021, Canada (1.2M tons) constituted the largest supplier of sulphur to the United States, with a 64% share of total imports. Moreover, sulphur imports from Canada exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Kazakhstan (572K tons), twofold.
In value terms, the largest sulphur suppliers to the United States were Canada ($165M), Kazakhstan ($85M) and Russia ($8.7M), with a combined 99% share of total imports.
Among the main suppliers, Kazakhstan recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports in the last decade, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.
Import Prices by Country
The average sulphur import price stood at $138 per ton in 2021, picking up by 109% against the previous year. There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Kazakhstan ($149 per ton), while the price for Russia ($81 per ton) was amongst the lowest. From 2011 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the sulphur market in the U.S.. 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:
Country coverage:
• United States
Data coverage:
• Market volume and value
• Per Capita consumption
• Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
• Trade (exports and imports) in the U.S.
• Export and import prices
• Market trends, drivers and restraints
• Key market players and their profiles
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1. INTRODUCTION
Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1.1
REPORT DESCRIPTION
1.2
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
1.3
DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
1.4
GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
2.1
KEY FINDINGS
2.2
MARKET TRENDS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
3.1
MARKET SIZE
3.2
MARKET STRUCTURE
3.3
TRADE BALANCE
3.4
PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
3.5
MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
4.1
TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
4.2
BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
4.3
MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4.4
MOST TRADED PRODUCT
4.5
MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
5.1
TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
5.2
TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
5.3
TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
5.4
LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
6.1
TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
6.2
TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
6.3
UNSATURATED MARKETS
6.4
TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
6.5
MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
7.1
PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
8.1
IMPORTS FROM 2012–2022
8.2
IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
8.3
IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
9.1
EXPORTS FROM 2012–2022
9.2
EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
9.3
EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
LIST OF TABLES
Table 1:
Key Findings In 2022
Table 2:
Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2022
Table 3:
Market Value, 2012–2022
Table 4:
Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2022
Table 5:
Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
Table 6:
Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
Table 7:
Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2022
Table 8:
Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
Table 9:
Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
Table 10:
Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2022
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1:
Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2022
Figure 2:
Market Value, 2012–2022
Figure 3:
Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2022
Figure 4:
Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2022
Figure 5:
Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2022
Figure 6:
Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2022
Figure 7:
Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2022
Figure 8:
Market Volume Forecast to 2030
Figure 9:
Market Value Forecast to 2030
Figure 10:
Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
Figure 11:
Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
Figure 12:
Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
Figure 13:
Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
Figure 14:
Production Volume And Growth
Figure 15:
Exports And Growth
Figure 16:
Export Prices And Growth
Figure 17:
Market Size And Growth
Figure 18:
Per Capita Consumption
Figure 19:
Imports And Growth
Figure 20:
Import Prices
Figure 21:
Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2022
Figure 22:
Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2022
Figure 23:
Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2022
Figure 24:
Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2022
Figure 25:
Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2022
Figure 26:
Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
Figure 27:
Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
Figure 28:
Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2022
Figure 29:
Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2022
Figure 30:
Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2022
Figure 31:
Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2022
Figure 32:
Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
Figure 33:
Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
Figure 34:
Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2022
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