U.S.: Sulphur Market 2022

Sulphur Market Size in the U.S.

The U.S. sulphur market totaled $X in 2021, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Sulphur Production in the U.S.

In value terms, sulphur production rose markedly to $X in 2021. Overall, production, however, showed a slight contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Sulphur Exports

Exports from the U.S.

In 2021, overseas shipments of sulphur were finally on the rise to reach X tonnes after two years of decline. In general, exports, however, saw a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tonnes in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sulphur exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a deep contraction. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Mexico (X tonnes), Brazil (X tonnes) and New Caledonia (X tonnes) were the main destinations of sulphur exports from the United States, together comprising X% of total exports. These countries were followed by Morocco, Argentina, Senegal and Uruguay, which together accounted for a further X 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Senegal (with a CAGR of +X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Mexico ($X), Brazil ($X) and New Caledonia ($X) constituted the largest markets for sulphur exported from the United States worldwide, together accounting for X% of total exports. These countries were followed by Argentina, Senegal, Uruguay and Morocco, which together accounted for a further X terms of the main countries of destination, Senegal, with a CAGR of +X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average sulphur export price amounted to $X per tonne, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a mild shrinkage. The export price peaked at $X per tonne in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was Argentina ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to New Caledonia ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Senegal (+X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sulphur Imports

Imports into the U.S.

In 2021, imports of sulphur into the United States expanded remarkably to X tonnes, surging by X% on 2020. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at X tonnes in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sulphur imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Canada (X tonnes) constituted the largest supplier of sulphur to the United States, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, sulphur imports from Canada exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Kazakhstan (X tonnes), twofold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Canada amounted to -X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Kazakhstan (+X% per year) and Russia (+X% per year).

In value terms, the largest sulphur suppliers to the United States were Canada ($X), Kazakhstan ($X) and Russia ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Kazakhstan, with a CAGR of +X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

The average sulphur import price stood at $X per tonne in 2021, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. 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 supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Kazakhstan ($X per tonne), while the price for Russia ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (+X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform