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South Africa: Sulphur Market 2024

Sulphur Market Size in South Africa

The South African sulphur market fell markedly to $X in 2023, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. In general, consumption posted tangible growth. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, and then plummeted in the following year.

Sulphur Production in South Africa

In value terms, sulphur production shrank remarkably to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2022, and then reduced rapidly in the following year.

Sulphur Exports

Exports from South Africa

In 2023, exports of sulphur from South Africa dropped rapidly to X tons, falling by X% compared with 2022. In general, exports recorded a noticeable setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sulphur exports contracted dramatically to $X in 2023. Overall, exports showed a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Zambia (X tons) was the main destination for sulphur exports from South Africa, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, sulphur exports to Zambia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons), ninefold.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume to Zambia stood at X%.

In value terms, Zambia ($X) remains the key foreign market for sulphur exports from South Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value to Zambia amounted to X%.

Export Prices by Country

The average sulphur export price stood at $X per ton in 2023, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major overseas markets. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Zambia amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Democratic Republic of the Congo (X%).

Sulphur Imports

Imports into South Africa

In 2023, purchases abroad of sulphur increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. In general, imports, however, saw a perceptible descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sulphur imports dropped rapidly to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then shrank sharply in the following year.

Imports by Country

Saudi Arabia (X tons), Russia (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons) were the main suppliers of sulphur imports to South Africa, together accounting for X% of total imports. Kuwait and Oman lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Oman (with a CAGR of X.7%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X), Russia ($X) and Kuwait ($X) were the largest sulphur suppliers to South Africa, together comprising X% of total imports. The United Arab Emirates and Oman lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Oman, with a CAGR of X.5%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the average sulphur import price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a noticeable decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2022 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then declined significantly in the following year.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Oman ($X per ton) and Kuwait ($X per ton), while the price for Russia ($X per ton) and Saudi Arabia ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kazakhstan (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the sulphur market in South Africa. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

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Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in South Africa
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023