U.S.: Sulphur Market 2022

Sulphur Market Size in the U.S.

In 2020, the U.S. sulphur market decreased by -X% to $X, falling for the sixth year in a row after six years of growth. In general, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the market value increased by X% year-to-year. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. from 2015 to 2020, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Sulphur Production in the U.S.

In value terms, sulphur production dropped to $X in 2020. In general, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. from 2015 to 2020, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Sulphur Exports

Exports from the U.S.

In 2020, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of sulphur (sublimed or precipitated) and colloidal sulphur, when their volume decreased by -X% to X tonnes. Overall, exports saw a abrupt downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Exports peaked at X tonnes in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2020, exports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, sulphur exports dropped notably to $X in 2020. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Exports peaked at $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2020, exports failed to regain the momentum.

Exports by Country

Indonesia (X tonnes), China (X tonnes) and Canada (X tonnes) were the main destinations of sulphur exports from the U.S., together comprising X% of total exports. Mexico and Taiwan (Chinese) lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X 2007 to 2020, the biggest increases were in Taiwan (Chinese), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Canada ($X) remains the key foreign market for sulphur exports from the U.S., comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Indonesia ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by China, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of value to Canada totaled +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Indonesia (-X% per year) and China (-X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2020, the average sulphur export price amounted to $X per tonne, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per tonne in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2020, export prices failed to regain the momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Indonesia ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Canada, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sulphur Imports

Imports into the U.S.

After two years of growth, supplies from abroad of sulphur (sublimed or precipitated) and colloidal sulphur decreased by -X% to X tonnes in 2020. In general, imports, however, enjoyed a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2009 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Imports peaked at X tonnes in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2020, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sulphur imports skyrocketed to $X in 2020. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Imports peaked in 2020 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Japan (X tonnes), India (X tonnes) and Canada (X tonnes) were the main suppliers of sulphur imports to the U.S., with a combined X% share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Canada, while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest sulphur suppliers to the U.S. were Japan ($X), India ($X) and Canada ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Canada recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average sulphur import price stood at $X per tonne in 2020, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a perceptible decline. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per tonne in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, import prices failed to regain the momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per tonne), while the price for Canada ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform