Latin America and the Caribbean: Sulphur Dioxide Market 2020

Sulphur Dioxide Market Size in Latin America and the Caribbean

The revenue of the sulphur dioxide market in Latin America and the Caribbean amounted to $X in 2017, surging by X% against the previous year. The total market indicated a strong growth from 2007 to 2017: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2017 figures, the sulphur dioxide consumption decreased by -X% against 2014 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014, when it surged by X% y-o-y. In that year, the sulphur dioxide market reached their peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2017, growth of the sulphur dioxide market failed to regain its momentum.

Sulphur Dioxide Production in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2017, approx. X cubic meters of sulphur dioxide were produced in Latin America and the Caribbean; remaining constant against the previous year. The sulphur dioxide production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008, when it surged by X% y-o-y. The volume of sulphur dioxide production peaked in 2017, and is expected to retain its growth in the near future.

Sulphur Dioxide Exports in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2017, approx. X cubic meters of sulphur dioxide were exported in Latin America and the Caribbean; picking up by X% against the previous year. The sulphur dioxide exports continue to indicate an abrupt setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2009, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, the sulphur dioxide exports attained their peak volume of X cubic meters. From 2010 to 2017, growth of the sulphur dioxide exports stood at a somewhat lower level.

In value terms, sulphur dioxide exports stood at $X in 2017. The sulphur dioxide exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of exports peaked of $X in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Sulphur Dioxide Exports by Country in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2017, Mexico (X cubic meters), distantly followed by Chile (X cubic meters), the Dominican Republic (X cubic meters), Argentina (X cubic meters), Bolivia (X cubic meters) and Guatemala (X cubic meters) represented the key exporters of sulphur dioxide, together comprising X% of total exports. Bahamas (X cubic meters) occupied the slight share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Guatemala (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Mexico ($X) remains the largest sulphur dioxide supplier in Latin America and the Caribbean, making up X% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Chile ($X), with a X% share of global exports. It was followed by the Dominican Republic, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2017, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Mexico amounted to +X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Chile (-X% per year) and the Dominican Republic (+X% per year).

Sulphur Dioxide Export Prices by Country in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2017, the sulphur dioxide export price in Latin America and the Caribbean amounted to $X per thousand cubic meters, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014, an increase of X% y-o-y. In that year, the export prices for sulphur dioxide reached their peak level of $X per thousand cubic meters. From 2015 to 2017, growth of the export prices for sulphur dioxide stood at a somewhat lower level.

There were significant differences in the average export prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2017, the country with the highest export price was Mexico ($X per thousand cubic meters), while Bolivia ($X per thousand cubic meters) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of export prices was attained by Mexico (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sulphur Dioxide Imports in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2017, sulphur dioxide imports in Latin America and the Caribbean amounted to X cubic meters, leveling off at the previous year. The total imports indicated a prominent growth from 2007 to 2017: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2017 figures, the sulphur dioxide imports increased by +X% against 2007 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012, when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of imports peaked in 2017, and are likely to continue its growth in the near future.

In value terms, sulphur dioxide imports amounted to $X in 2017. The total imports indicated a prominent growth from 2007 to 2017: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2017 figures, the sulphur dioxide imports decreased by -X% against 2014 indices. The level of imports peaked of $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Sulphur Dioxide Imports by Country in Latin America and the Caribbean

Chile was the largest importer of sulphur dioxide in Latin America and the Caribbean, with the volume of imports recording X cubic meters, which was near X% of total imports in 2017. Brazil (X cubic meters) ranks second in terms of the global imports with a X% share, followed by Mexico (X%) and Argentina (X%). Peru (X cubic meters), Guatemala (X cubic meters), Bolivia (X cubic meters), Colombia (X cubic meters), Panama (X cubic meters) and Honduras (X cubic meters) held the slight share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Panama (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest sulphur dioxide markets worldwide were Brazil ($X), Mexico ($X) and Chile ($X), together comprising X% of total imports. Guatemala, Colombia, Peru, Argentina, Bolivia, Honduras and Panama lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Panama (+X% per year) recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the last decade, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sulphur Dioxide Import Prices by Country in Latin America and the Caribbean

The sulphur dioxide import price in Latin America and the Caribbean stood at $X per thousand cubic meters in 2017, reducing by -X% against the previous year. The sulphur dioxide import price continues to indicate a slight contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010, when it surged by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the import prices for sulphur dioxide reached its peak figure level of $X per thousand cubic meters in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Import prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest import price was Colombia ($X per thousand cubic meters), while Chile ($X per thousand cubic meters) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of import prices was attained by Honduras (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform