U.S.: Sulphur Market 2024

Sulphur Market Size in the U.S.

The U.S. sulphur market declined modestly to $X in 2023, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2023, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Sulphur Production in the U.S.

In value terms, sulphur production shrank to $X in 2023. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2023, production growth remained at a lower figure.

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Sulphur Exports

Exports from the U.S.

In 2023, the amount of sulphur (sublimed or precipitated) and colloidal sulphur exported from the United States skyrocketed to X tons, surging by X% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sulphur exports soared to $X in 2023. Overall, exports, however, recorded a abrupt decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

China (X tons) was the main destination for sulphur exports from the United States, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, sulphur exports to China exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Mexico (X tons), fourfold.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume to China amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mexico (X% per year) and Canada (X% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) remains the key foreign market for sulphur (sublimed or precipitated) and colloidal sulphur exports from the United States, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Mexico ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to China amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mexico (X% per year) and Canada (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average sulphur export price stood at $X per ton in 2023, declining by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a deep reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 an increase of X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Thailand (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Sulphur Imports

Imports into the U.S.

In 2023, supplies from abroad of sulphur (sublimed or precipitated) and colloidal sulphur decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2020, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2022, and then fell remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, sulphur imports shrank to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2022, and then fell in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Japan (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of sulphur to the United States, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, sulphur imports from Japan exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, India (X tons), fourfold.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Japan amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (X% per year) and China (X% per year).

In value terms, Japan ($X), India ($X) and China ($X) constituted the largest sulphur suppliers to the United States, with a combined X% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, India, 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 mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

The average sulphur import price stood at $X per ton in 2023, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the last eleven-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while the price for Japan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform