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Sulphur Price in South Africa - 2023

Sulphur Price in South Africa (CIF) - 2022

The average sulphur import price stood at $355 per ton in 2022, increasing by 285% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed buoyant growth. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Bahrain ($501 per ton), while the price for Russia ($80 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Oman (+225.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sulphur Price in South Africa (FOB) - 2023

In July 2023, the average sulphur export price amounted to $181 per ton, waning by -19% against the previous month. Overall, the export price saw a abrupt shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in January 2023 an increase of 6.1% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $599 per ton in July 2022; however, from August 2022 to July 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major overseas markets. In July 2023, the country with the highest price was Democratic Republic of the Congo ($185 per ton), while the average price for exports to Zambia amounted to $180 per ton.

From July 2022 to July 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Zambia (-9.4%).

Sulphur Imports in South Africa

In 2022, imports of sulphur into South Africa fell to 460K tons, waning by -7.6% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports saw a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 20% against the previous year.

In value terms, sulphur imports skyrocketed to $164M in 2022. Overall, imports, however, posted a significant increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Import of Sulphur in South Africa (Million USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Qatar	16.7	4.7	13.3	80.8	69.1%
Oman	N/A	N/A	7.5	22.5	200.0%
United Arab Emirates	14.5	14.9	6.3	18.4	8.3%
Saudi Arabia	7.0	7.4	14.8	14.3	26.9%
Kazakhstan	14.0	3.0	3.1	12.8	-2.9%
Bahrain	N/A	N/A	N/A	6.4	0%
Russia	5.2	N/A	N/A	2.6	-20.6%
Others	1.7	2.9	0.9	5.8	50.5%
Total	59.1	32.9	46.0	164	40.5%

Top Suppliers of Sulphur to South Africa in 2022:

Qatar (186.7K tons)
Oman (63.4K tons)
Saudi Arabia (62.0K tons)
United Arab Emirates (54.3K tons)
Kazakhstan (36.1K tons)
Russia (31.7K tons)
Bahrain (12.8K tons)

Sulphur Exports in South Africa

In 2022, sulphur exports from South Africa declined significantly to 199K tons, which is down by -33.3% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, exports continue to indicate a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 14% against the previous year.

In value terms, sulphur exports surged to $86M in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a prominent expansion. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Export of Sulphur in South Africa (Million USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Zambia	45.5	21.5	31.6	48.4	2.1%
Democratic Republic of the Congo	13.3	10.4	13.4	37.4	41.1%
Others	0.2	0.5	0.6	0.5	35.7%
Total	59.0	32.3	45.6	86.2	13.5%

Top Export Markets for Sulphur from South Africa in 2022:

Zambia (120.1K tons)
Democratic Republic of the Congo (78.2K tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
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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