Latin America and the Caribbean: Market for Sulphides, Polysulphides, Dithionites And Sulphoxylates 2024

Market Size for Sulphides, Polysulphides, Dithionites And Sulphoxylates in Latin America and the Caribbean

The Latin American sulphides, dithionites and sulphoxylates market was estimated at $X in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The level of consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Production of Sulphides, Polysulphides, Dithionites And Sulphoxylates in Latin America and the Caribbean

In value terms, sulphides, dithionites and sulphoxylates production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a noticeable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Sulphides, Polysulphides, Dithionites And Sulphoxylates

Exports in Latin America and the Caribbean

After two years of growth, shipments abroad of sulphides, polysulphides, dithionites and sulphoxylates decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sulphides, dithionites and sulphoxylates exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a perceptible contraction. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Argentina dominates exports structure, resulting at X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. Chile (X tons) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Panama (X%). Brazil (X tons) held a minor share of total exports.

Exports from Argentina decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Chile (X%) and Panama (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Chile emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Latin America and the Caribbean, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Brazil experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. While the share of Argentina (X p.p.), Chile (X p.p.) and Panama (X p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Argentina ($X) remains the largest sulphides, dithionites and sulphoxylates supplier in Latin America and the Caribbean, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Brazil ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Panama, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Argentina was relatively modest. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Brazil (X% per year) and Panama (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Latin America and the Caribbean amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2015; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Brazil ($X per ton), while Chile ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Argentina (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Sulphides, Polysulphides, Dithionites And Sulphoxylates

Imports in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2022, supplies from abroad of sulphides, polysulphides, dithionites and sulphoxylates decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sulphides, dithionites and sulphoxylates imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Peru was the key importer of sulphides, polysulphides, dithionites and sulphoxylates in Latin America and the Caribbean, with the volume of imports recording X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2022. Chile (X tons) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Brazil (X%) and Mexico (X%). Colombia (X tons) and Argentina (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Peru was also the fastest-growing in terms of the sulphides, polysulphides, dithionites and sulphoxylates imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Colombia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Chile (X%), Argentina (X%), Brazil (X%) and Mexico (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Peru (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Argentina (X p.p.), Mexico (X p.p.), Chile (X p.p.) and Brazil (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Peru ($X), Brazil ($X) and Chile ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together comprising X% of total imports.

Peru, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Latin America and the Caribbean stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. 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 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Argentina ($X per ton), while Colombia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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