Middle East: Sulphur Dioxide Market 2020

Sulphur Dioxide Market Size in Middle East

The revenue of the sulphur dioxide market in Middle East amounted to $X in 2017, jumping by X% against the previous year. The sulphur dioxide consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014, when market value increased 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 stood at a somewhat lower level.

Sulphur Dioxide Production in Middle East

The sulphur dioxide production amounted to X cubic meters in 2017, approximately mirroring the previous year. The sulphur dioxide production continues to indicate a modest increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011, when the output figure increased by X% y-o-y. The volume of sulphur dioxide production peaked in 2017, and is likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

Sulphur Dioxide Exports in Middle East

In 2017, approx. X cubic meters of sulphur dioxide were exported in Middle East; picking up by X% against the previous year. The sulphur dioxide exports continue to indicate a prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012, when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the sulphur dioxide exports attained its peak figure volume in 2017, and are expected to retain its growth in the near future.

In value terms, sulphur dioxide exports stood at $X in 2017. The sulphur dioxide exports continue to indicate a prominent growth. In that year, the sulphur dioxide exports reached their peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2017, growth of the sulphur dioxide exports failed to regain its momentum.

Sulphur Dioxide Exports by Country in Middle East

The United Arab Emirates represented the largest exporting country with an export of around X cubic meters, which recorded X% of total exports. Turkey (X cubic meters) held the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Saudi Arabia (X cubic meters). All these countries together held near X% share of total exports. Jordan (X cubic meters) followed a long way behind the leaders.

The United Arab Emirates was also the fastest growing in terms of the sulphur dioxide exports, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007 to 2017. At the same time, Turkey (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Saudi Arabia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Jordan (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Jordan (X%) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the global exports, while Turkey and the United Arab Emirates saw its share reduced by -X% and -X% from 2007 to 2017, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) remains the largest sulphur dioxide supplier in Middle East, making up X% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Turkey ($X), with a X% share of global exports. It was followed by Saudi Arabia, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2017, the average annual growth rate of value in the United Arab Emirates amounted to +X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Turkey (+X% per year) and Saudi Arabia (+X% per year).

Sulphur Dioxide Export Prices by Country in Middle East

The sulphur dioxide export price in Middle East stood at $X per thousand cubic meters in 2017, coming up by X% against the previous year. The sulphur dioxide export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014, an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, the export prices for sulphur dioxide attained 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.

Export prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest export price was Turkey ($X per thousand cubic meters), while Jordan ($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 Turkey (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sulphur Dioxide Imports in Middle East

In 2017, sulphur dioxide imports in Middle East amounted to X cubic meters, increasing by X% against the previous year. The sulphur dioxide imports continue to indicate an abrupt descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016, with an increase of X% year-to-year. The volume of imports peaked of X cubic meters in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

In value terms, sulphur dioxide imports totaled $X in 2017. The sulphur dioxide imports continue to indicate a drastic decline. Over the period under review, the sulphur dioxide imports reached its maximum level of $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Sulphur Dioxide Imports by Country in Middle East

In 2017, Turkey (X cubic meters) and Saudi Arabia (X cubic meters) represented the major importers of sulphur dioxide in the globe, together amounting to near X% of total imports. The United Arab Emirates (X cubic meters) held a X% share (based on tons) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Israel (X%). Lebanon (X cubic meters), Jordan (X cubic meters) and Qatar (X cubic meters) took the mild 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 the United Arab Emirates (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest sulphur dioxide markets worldwide were Israel ($X), Turkey ($X) and Saudi Arabia ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. The United Arab Emirates, Lebanon, Jordan and Qatar lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

Sulphur Dioxide Import Prices by Country in Middle East

In 2017, the sulphur dioxide import price in Middle East amounted to $X per thousand cubic meters, falling by -X% against the previous year. The import price indicated a slight increase from 2007 to 2017: its price 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 import price decreased by -X% against 2014 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013, when the import prices increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the import prices for sulphur dioxide reached its peak figure level of $X per thousand cubic meters in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

There were significant differences in the average import prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2017, the country with the highest import price was Israel ($X per cubic meter), while Saudi Arabia ($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 Israel (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform