Iran - Sulphur (Sublimed Or Precipitated) And Colloidal Sulphur - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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Iran - Sulphur (Sublimed Or Precipitated) And Colloidal Sulphur - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights

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Sulphur Price in Iran - 2021

Contents:

  1. Sulphur Price in Iran (FOB) - 2022
  2. Sulphur Price in Iran (CIF) - 2022
  3. Sulphur Exports in Iran
  4. Sulphur Imports in Iran

Sulphur Price in Iran (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average sulphur export price amounted to $601 per ton, waning by -16.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, enjoyed pronounced growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by 89%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $720 per ton in 2021, and then dropped dramatically in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($657 per ton), while the average price for exports to Vietnam ($318 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 China (+3.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sulphur Price in Iran (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average sulphur import price amounted to $1,464 per ton, increasing by 7.2% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a noticeable contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average import price increased by 50% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $2,275 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 ($2,719 per ton), while the price for Turkey ($300 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+9.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sulphur Exports in Iran

In 2022, sulphur exports from Iran declined significantly to 54K tons, reducing by -21.2% compared with the previous year. Overall, exports continue to indicate a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 73%.

In value terms, sulphur exports reduced dramatically to $32M in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 217% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $49M, and then fell sharply in the following year.

Export of Sulphur in Iran (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
China16.010.735.625.617.0%
India0.71.54.83.571.0%
Vietnam4.32.02.82.1-21.3%
Georgia0.10.61.20.9108.0%
Oman0.8N/AN/AN/A0%
South AfricaN/AN/A4.4N/A0%
Others0.20.70.20.1-20.6%
Total22.115.448.932.213.4%

Top Export Markets for Sulphur from Iran in 2022:

  1. China (39.0K tons)
  2. Vietnam (6.6K tons)
  3. India (6.0K tons)
  4. Georgia (1.8K tons)

Sulphur Imports in Iran

In 2022, the amount of sulphur (sublimed or precipitated) and colloidal sulphur imported into Iran skyrocketed to 1.1K tons, with an increase of 17% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a buoyant increase from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +13.1% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by -12.5% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 65% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of 1.3K tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sulphur imports soared to $1.6M in 2022. In general, imports posted a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 148%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $2M. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Import of Sulphur in Iran (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
United Arab Emirates94.0405671798104.0%
China38.5164268328104.2%
India5611,234209302-18.7%
South Korea14.963.8106130105.9%
Germany8.533.852.159.991.7%
Turkey0.31.85.322.7323.0%
Kazakhstan78.2N/AN/AN/A0%
Others0.572.73.13.591.3%
Total7961,9741,3141,64427.3%

Top Suppliers of Sulphur to Iran in 2022:

  1. United Arab Emirates (498.0 tons)
  2. India (185.8 tons)
  3. Germany (127.9 tons)
  4. China (120.6 tons)
  5. South Korea (115.1 tons)
  6. Turkey (75.8 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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

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  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE
    3. TRADE BALANCE
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

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    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
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    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
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    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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  11. 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
  12. 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
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