Roasted Iron Pyrites Market

Global roasted iron pyrites market is projected to have a slight increase in volume and value over the period from 2022 to 2030, with consumption and production figures fluctuating. The United States leads both in consumption and production of roasted iron pyrites, while Vietnam emerges as a significant importer. Iran stands out as a major exporter in the market. Various countries show growth in imports and exports, with prices fluctuating over time. Overall, the market is set to experience changes in the coming years as demand shifts and prices vary.

Market Forecast

Driven by rising demand for roasted iron pyrites worldwide, the market is expected to start an upward consumption trend over the next eight-year period. The performance of the market is forecast to increase slightly, with an anticipated CAGR of +0.1% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to 279M tons by the end of 2030.

In value terms, the market is forecast to increase with an anticipated CAGR of +2.3% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market value to $94.1B (in nominal prices) by the end of 2030.

Consumption

World Consumption of Roasted Iron Pyrites

In 2022, approx. 277M tons of roasted iron pyrites were consumed worldwide; with a decrease of -2.1% on the previous year. In general, consumption faced a abrupt curtailment. Over the period under review, global consumption hit record highs at 1,150M tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

The global roasted iron pyrites market size dropped slightly to $78.3B in 2022, with a decrease of -2.3% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Overall, consumption saw a abrupt descent. Global consumption peaked at $188.7B in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Consumption By Country

The United States (274M tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of roasted iron pyrites consumption, comprising approx. 99% of total volume.

In the United States, roasted iron pyrites consumption declined by an average annual rate of -13.3% over the period from 2012-2022.

In value terms, the United States ($77.8B) led the market, alone.

In the United States, the roasted iron pyrites market contracted by an average annual rate of -8.2% over the period from 2012-2022.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of the roasted iron pyrites per capita consumption in the United States amounted to -13.9%.

Production

World Production of Roasted Iron Pyrites

In 2022, the amount of roasted iron pyrites produced worldwide reduced to 277M tons, with a decrease of -2.1% compared with 2021. In general, production showed a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 19% against the previous year. Global production peaked at 1,152M tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, roasted iron pyrites production reduced modestly to $91.6B in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a mild setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the production volume increased by 19%. Global production peaked at $109.5B in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Production By Country

The United States (274M tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of roasted iron pyrites production, comprising approx. 99% of total volume.

In the United States, roasted iron pyrites production declined by an average annual rate of -13.3% over the period from 2012-2022.

Imports

World Imports of Roasted Iron Pyrites

Global roasted iron pyrites imports skyrocketed to 433K tons in 2022, picking up by 42% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, imports saw a pronounced increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 53% against the previous year. Over the period under review, global imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, roasted iron pyrites imports reduced dramatically to $78M in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 241% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $95M, and then contracted notably in the following year.

Imports By Country

Vietnam represented the main importer of roasted iron pyrites in the world, with the volume of imports recording 219K tons, which was approx. 51% of total imports in 2022. Mozambique (47K tons) held an 11% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Kyrgyzstan (8.2%), the Netherlands (7.6%) and the Philippines (7.2%). Sweden (12K tons) and India (11K tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Vietnam was also the fastest-growing in terms of the roasted iron pyrites imports, with a CAGR of +208.1% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, the Netherlands (+172.1%), Mozambique (+95.5%), India (+87.6%), the Philippines (+9.3%), Kyrgyzstan (+8.7%) and Sweden (+4.3%) displayed positive paces of growth. Vietnam (+51 p.p.), Mozambique (+11 p.p.), the Netherlands (+7.6 p.p.), Kyrgyzstan (+3.4 p.p.), the Philippines (+3.2 p.p.) and India (+2.5 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the global imports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Vietnam ($49M) constitutes the largest market for imported roasted iron pyrites worldwide, comprising 62% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Mozambique ($13M), with a 16% share of global imports. It was followed by India, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Vietnam stood at +174.6%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Mozambique (+92.7% per year) and India (+93.7% per year).

Import Prices By Country

In 2022, the average roasted iron pyrites import price amounted to $181 per ton, with a decrease of -41.7% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, enjoyed a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 122%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $310 per ton, and then shrank rapidly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was India ($820 per ton), while the Netherlands ($2.7 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+3.2%), while the other global leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Exports

World Exports of Roasted Iron Pyrites

In 2022, shipments abroad of roasted iron pyrites decreased by -23% to 460K tons for the first time since 2016, thus ending a five-year rising trend. Over the period under review, exports faced a drastic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when exports increased by 142%. Over the period under review, the global exports reached the peak figure at 2.4M tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, roasted iron pyrites exports reduced remarkably to $42M in 2022. In general, exports saw a significant decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 156%. The global exports peaked at $460M in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports By Country

Iran was the major exporter of roasted iron pyrites in the world, with the volume of exports amounting to 240K tons, which was approx. 52% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by South Africa (66K tons), Turkey (50K tons), Kazakhstan (36K tons) and Australia (25K tons), together mixing up a 39% share of total exports. The following exporters - Mauritius (16K tons) and Zambia (11K tons) - together made up 6% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to roasted iron pyrites exports from Iran stood at +85.3%. At the same time, Australia (+131.7%), Zambia (+42.1%), South Africa (+28.3%), Mauritius (+17.4%) and Kazakhstan (+9.0%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Australia emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the world, with a CAGR of +131.7% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Turkey (-6.7%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Iran (+52 p.p.), South Africa (+14 p.p.), Kazakhstan (+7.3 p.p.), Turkey (+6.7 p.p.), Australia (+5.5 p.p.), Mauritius (+3.6 p.p.) and Zambia (+2.5 p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest roasted iron pyrites supplying countries worldwide were Iran ($18M), South Africa ($11M) and Mauritius ($4.3M), together comprising 78% of global exports.

Iran, with a CAGR of +82.2%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices By Country

In 2022, the average roasted iron pyrites export price amounted to $92 per ton, shrinking by -31.9% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a deep reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 83%. The global export price peaked at $196 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Mauritius ($260 per ton), while Australia ($23 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Zambia (+12.5%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform