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Puerto Rico: Sulphur Market 2022

Sulphur Market Size in Puerto Rico

The Puerto Rican sulphur market stood at less than $X in 2021, remaining relatively unchanged 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). In general, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern.

Sulphur Exports

Exports by Country

Japan represented the main exporting country with an export of around X tons, which finished at 47% of total exports. It was distantly followed by the United Arab Emirates (X tons), Kazakhstan (X tons), Saudi Arabia (X tons) and Canada (X tons), together constituting a 29% share of total exports. Qatar (X tons), Russia (X tons), South Korea (X tons), the United States (X tons), Iran (X tons), India (X tons) and Kuwait (X tons) held a minor share of total exports.

Japan was also the fastest-growing in terms of the sulphur exports, with a CAGR of +41.3% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, India (+21.0%), the United Arab Emirates (+10.8%), South Korea (+3.7%) and Qatar (+1.9%) displayed positive paces of growth. Saudi Arabia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Iran (-1.0%), Kazakhstan (-1.2%), the United States (-5.0%), Canada (-5.5%), Kuwait (-7.6%) and Russia (-9.1%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Japan (+43 p.p.) and the United Arab Emirates (+3.6 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the global exports, while Iran, Kuwait, Qatar, the United States, Saudi Arabia, Kazakhstan, Canada and Russia saw its share reduced by -1.7%, -1.9%, -2%, -3.7%, -4.4%, -5.9%, -9.6% and -10.1% from 2012 to 2021, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Japan ($X) emerged as the largest sulphur supplier from Puerto Rico, comprising 50% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 9.2% share of global exports. It was followed by Canada, with a 6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Japan stood at +42.2%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+2.3% per year) and Canada (-2.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Puerto Rico amounted to less than $X per ton, approximately equating the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while Kazakhstan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (+3.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sulphur Imports

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons) was the key importer of sulphur, achieving 42% of total imports. Morocco (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Brazil (X tons) and Australia (X tons). All these countries together held near 28% share of total imports. The following importers - the United States (X tons), India (X tons), Indonesia (X tons), Israel (X tons), Tunisia (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and South Africa (X tons) - together made up 13% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to sulphur imports into China stood at +7.5%. At the same time, Australia (+14.9%), Indonesia (+10.4%), Brazil (+8.0%) and Morocco (+5.5%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Australia emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the world, with a CAGR of +14.9% from 2012-2021. Israel and the United States experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, South Africa (-1.1%), India (-1.6%), Belgium (-1.7%) and Tunisia (-7.8%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of China (+6.1 p.p.) and Australia (+3.3 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the global imports from 2012-2021, the share of Tunisia (-2.3 p.p.), the United States (-2.9 p.p.) and India (-3.2 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported sulphur into Puerto Rico, comprising 32% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Morocco ($X), with a 12% share of global imports. It was followed by India, with a 7.4% share.

In China, sulphur imports shrank by an average annual rate of -3.4% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Morocco (-3.2% per year) and India (-1.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Puerto Rico stood at less than $X per ton in 2021, stabilizing at the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while Australia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Israel (+1.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for sulphur in the world?

The country with the largest volume of sulphur consumption was China, accounting for 34% of total volume. Moreover, sulphur consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, the United States, fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Morocco, with a 6.2% share.

What are the largest producers of sulphur in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2021 were Japan, China and the United States, with a combined 45% share of global production. Russia, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Iraq, Canada, Kazakhstan, India, South Korea, Qatar and Iran lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 40%.

What are the leading suppliers of sulphur to Puerto Rico?

In value terms, China constitutes the largest market for imported sulphur into Puerto Rico, comprising 32% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Morocco, with a 12% share of global imports. It was followed by India, with a 7.4% share.

What are the leading importers of sulphur from Puerto Rico?

In value terms, Japan emerged as the largest sulphur supplier from Puerto Rico, comprising 50% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates, with a 9.2% share of global exports. It was followed by Canada, with a 6% share.

What is the average export price for sulphur in Puerto Rico?

In 2021, the export price in Puerto Rico amounted to less than $0.1 per ton, stabilizing at the previous year.

What is the average import price for sulphur in Puerto Rico?

In 2021, the import price in Puerto Rico amounted to less than $0.1 per ton, stabilizing at the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the sulphur market in Puerto Rico. 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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1. INTRODUCTION

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1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
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A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
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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