Qatar - Sulphur - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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View PricingQatar's Export of Sulphur Drops to $342M in 2023
Qatar Sulphur Exports
In 2023, overseas shipments of sulphur decreased by -0.8% to 3.3M tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a five-year rising trend. Over the period under review, total exports indicated prominent growth from 2013 to 2023: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, exports increased by +62.1% against 2013 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 14%. The exports peaked at 3.3M tons in 2022, and then reduced slightly in the following year.
In value terms, sulphur exports shrank notably to $342M (IndexBox estimates) in 2023. Overall, exports, however, posted a notable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 224%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $919M in 2022, and then contracted rapidly in the following year.
| COUNTRY | Export Value of Sulphur in Qatar (million USD) | ||||||||||
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| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
| Switzerland | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 45.1 | 27.5 | 39.1 | 191 | 333 | 126 |
| Singapore | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 94.4 | 49.8 | 55.1 | 156 | 233 | 81.1 |
| United States | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 29.6 | 4.8 | 2.7 | 31.0 | 18.8 | 50.9 |
| Morocco | 42.5 | 4.4 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 3.9 | 4.7 | 14.9 | 44.8 | 56.8 | 29.6 |
| Madagascar | 45.5 | 55.6 | 57.7 | 29.5 | 35.9 | N/A | 16.4 | 5.3 | 29.3 | 95.0 | 27.2 |
| United Arab Emirates | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 144 | 84.7 | 54.7 | 48.7 | 62.3 | 15.0 |
| China | 97.4 | 86.6 | 89.9 | 71.5 | 114 | 4.9 | 24.7 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 8.2 |
| India | 31.3 | 65.8 | 62.9 | 28.9 | 35.6 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Others | 43.4 | 96.1 | 121 | 66.0 | 60.9 | 33.1 | 10.7 | 1.9 | 61.9 | 121 | 4.3 |
| Total | 260 | 308 | 331 | 196 | 246 | 355 | 223 | 174 | 563 | 919 | 342 |
Exports by Country
Switzerland (1.2M tons), Singapore (788K tons) and the United States (452K tons) were the main destinations of sulphur exports from Qatar, with a combined 75% share of total exports.
From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Switzerland (with a CAGR of +30.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, the largest markets for sulphur exported from Qatar were Switzerland ($126M), Singapore ($81M) and the United States ($51M), with a combined 75% share of total exports.
Switzerland, with a CAGR of +22.8%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.
Export Prices by Country
In 2023, the sulphur price stood at $105 per ton (FOB, Qatar), declining by -62.5% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a noticeable shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 207%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $279 per ton in 2022, and then shrank markedly in the following year.
Average prices varied somewhat for the major overseas markets. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were China ($118 per ton) and the United States ($113 per ton), while the average price for exports to Morocco ($94 per ton) and Singapore ($103 per ton) were amongst the lowest.
From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to South Africa (+23.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the sulphur market in Qatar. 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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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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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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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
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8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
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9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
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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
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- 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
