Australia and Oceania: Sulphur Market 2022

Sulphur Market Size in Australia and Oceania

The sulphur market in Australia and Oceania shrank to $X in 2020, declining by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a pronounced downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the market value increased by X% year-to-year. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. from 2015 to 2020, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Sulphur Production in Australia and Oceania

In value terms, sulphur production fell to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. Overall, production, however, recorded a noticeable decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by X% y-o-y. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. from 2015 to 2020, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Production By Country in Australia and Oceania

The countries with the highest volumes of sulphur production in 2020 were New Zealand (X tonnes) and Papua New Guinea (X tonnes).

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of sulphur production, amongst the leading producing countries, was attained by New Zealand.

Sulphur Exports

Exports in Australia and Oceania

Sulphur exports surged to X tonnes in 2020, growing by X% on the previous year. Over the period under review, exports saw resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. As a result, exports reached the peak of X tonnes. from 2012 to 2020, the growth exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sulphur exports soared to $X in 2020. Overall, exports showed a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, exports reached the peak of $X. from 2012 to 2020, the growth exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

New Zealand prevails in sulphur exports structure, reaching X tonnes, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2020. Australia (X tonnes) followed a long way behind the leaders.

New Zealand was also the fastest-growing in terms of the sulphur (sublimed or precipitated) and colloidal sulphur exports, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007 to 2020. Australia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. While the share of New Zealand (+X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2007-2020, the share of Australia (-X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, New Zealand ($X) remains the largest sulphur supplier in Australia and Oceania, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Australia ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

In New Zealand, sulphur exports expanded at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2020.

Export Prices by Country

In 2020, the sulphur export price in Australia and Oceania amounted to $X per tonne, dropping by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a pronounced shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2012 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, export price reached the peak level of $X per tonne. from 2013 to 2020, the growth in terms of the export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per tonne), while New Zealand amounted to $X per tonne.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by New Zealand.

Sulphur Imports

Imports in Australia and Oceania

After three years of growth, overseas purchases of sulphur (sublimed or precipitated) and colloidal sulphur decreased by -X% to X tonnes in 2020. Overall, imports saw a abrupt decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tonnes in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2020, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sulphur imports reduced dramatically to $X in 2020. Over the period under review, imports saw a abrupt decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2020, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

New Zealand (X tonnes) and Australia (X tonnes) represented roughly X% of total imports of sulphur (sublimed or precipitated) and colloidal sulphur in 2020. It was distantly followed by Fiji (X tonnes), generating an X% share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2020, the biggest increases were in Fiji (+X% per year), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest sulphur importing markets in Australia and Oceania were New Zealand ($X), Australia ($X) and Fiji ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, Fiji saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The sulphur import price in Australia and Oceania stood at $X per tonne in 2020, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a measured increase. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was New Zealand ($X per tonne), while Fiji ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by New Zealand, while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform