Qatar: Sulphur Market 2022

Sulphur Market Size in Qatar

In 2019, the Qatari sulphur market decreased by X% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, consumption continues to indicate noticeable growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2017; afterwards, it flattened through to 2019.

Sulphur Exports

Exports from Qatar

In 2020, exports of sulphur (sublimed or precipitated) and colloidal sulphur from Qatar stood at X kg, stabilizing at 2019. Overall, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Exports peaked at X kg in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2020, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sulphur exports totaled $X in 2020. In general, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, exports hit record highs at $X in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2020, exports failed to regain the momentum.

Exports by Country

Indonesia (X kg) was the main destination for sulphur exports from Qatar, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, sulphur exports to Indonesia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Vietnam (X kg), more than tenfold.

From 2007 to 2011, the average annual growth rate of volume to Indonesia was relatively modest.

From 2007 to 2011, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Indonesia was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

The average sulphur export price stood at $X per tonne in 2011, approximately mirroring the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, average export prices reached the peak figure in 2011 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major overseas markets. In 2011, the country with the highest price was Indonesia ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Vietnam stood at $X per tonne.

From 2007 to 2011, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Indonesia.

Sulphur Imports

Imports into Qatar

After two years of decline, purchases abroad of sulphur (sublimed or precipitated) and colloidal sulphur decreased by X% to X kg in 2020. Over the period under review, imports saw a significant curtailment. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tonnes in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sulphur imports stood at $X in 2020. In general, imports saw a significant decline. Imports peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2017, Canada (X tonnes) was the main sulphur supplier to Qatar, with a approx. X% share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2017, the average annual growth rate of volume from Canada was relatively modest.

In value terms, Canada ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sulphur to Qatar.

From 2007 to 2017, the average annual growth rate of value from Canada was relatively modest.

Import Prices by Country

In 2017, the average sulphur import price amounted to $X per tonne, leveling off at the previous year. In general, the import price enjoyed a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per tonne in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2017, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Canada.

From 2007 to 2017, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Canada amounted to X% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform