Australia: Sulphur Market 2022

Sulphur Market Size in Australia

The Australian sulphur market reduced rapidly to $X in 2020, with a decrease of -X% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, consumption, however, showed a perceptible increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Sulphur consumption peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2020, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Sulphur Exports

Exports from Australia

For the third year in a row, Australia recorded growth in overseas shipments of sulphur (sublimed or precipitated) and colloidal sulphur, which increased by X% to X tonnes in 2020. In general, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports attained the peak figure at X tonnes in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2020, exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sulphur exports shrank slightly to $X in 2020. Overall, exports, however, recorded a pronounced contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, exports attained the peak of $X. from 2012 to 2020, the growth exports failed to regain the momentum.

Exports by Country

Sweden (X tonnes) was the main destination for sulphur exports from Australia, accounting for a approx. X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Sweden was relatively modest.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Sweden was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

In 2020, the average sulphur export price amounted to $X per tonne, reducing by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a mild shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, export price reached the peak level of $X per tonne. from 2012 to 2020, the growth in terms of the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Sweden.

From 2007 to 2020, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Sweden amounted to X% per year.

Sulphur Imports

Imports into Australia

In 2020, the amount of sulphur (sublimed or precipitated) and colloidal sulphur imported into Australia contracted notably to X tonnes, shrinking by -X% on the year before. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a pronounced expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tonnes in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2020, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sulphur imports contracted notably to $X in 2020. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate mild growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2020, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

China (X tonnes), India (X tonnes) and Malaysia (X tonnes) were the main suppliers of sulphur imports to Australia, together accounting for X% of total imports.

From 2007 to 2020, the biggest increases were in China, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest sulphur suppliers to Australia were China ($X), India ($X) and Malaysia ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

China saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

In 2020, the average sulphur import price amounted to $X per tonne, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a mild slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of X% year-to-year. The import price peaked at $X per tonne in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was India ($X per tonne), while the price for South Korea ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform