Saudi Arabia - Sulphur - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Sulphur Market Size in Saudi Arabia
In 2023, after six years of growth, there was significant decline in the Saudi sulphur market, when its value decreased by X% to $X. Overall, consumption, however, showed a prominent expansion. Sulphur consumption peaked at $X in 2022, and then dropped sharply in the following year.
Sulphur Production in Saudi Arabia
In value terms, sulphur production plummeted to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X, and then reduced remarkably in the following year.
Sulphur Exports
Exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2023, exports of sulphur from Saudi Arabia totaled X tons, leveling off at the year before. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
In value terms, sulphur exports reduced remarkably to $X in 2023. In general, exports showed buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then declined notably in the following year.
Exports by Country
China (X tons) was the main destination for sulphur exports from Saudi Arabia, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, sulphur exports to China exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Brazil (X tons), threefold. South Africa (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an X% share.
From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to China totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Brazil (X% per year) and South Africa (X% per year).
It was followed by Zambia, with an X% share.
From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to China stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Brazil (X% per year) and Zambia (X% per year).
Export Prices by Country
In 2023, the average sulphur export price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, enjoyed prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then reduced markedly in the following year.
There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Zambia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to South Africa ($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 Madagascar (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
Sulphur Imports
Imports into Saudi Arabia
After two years of growth, supplies from abroad of sulphur decreased by X% to X tons in 2023. In general, imports, however, enjoyed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then dropped rapidly in the following year.
In value terms, sulphur imports shrank rapidly to $X in 2023. Overall, imports, however, recorded a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2022 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then shrank dramatically in the following year.
Imports by Country
In 2023, the United States (X tons) was the main sulphur supplier to Saudi Arabia, with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Denmark (X tons), with a X% share of total imports.
From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United States stood at X%.
In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sulphur to Saudi Arabia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Denmark ($X), with a X% share of total imports.
From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United States totaled X%.
Import Prices by Country
In 2023, the average sulphur import price amounted to $X per ton, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average import price increased by X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Denmark amounted to $X per ton.
From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (X%).
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- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
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- Trade (exports and imports) in Saudi Arabia
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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1. INTRODUCTION
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- REPORT DESCRIPTION
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
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- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2023
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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