Highlights

Overall, China’s sulfur industry showed a “V”-shape movement in 2017. Influenced by the overhauls at domestic refineries, the Chinese-made sulfur supply kept decreasing. Additionally, the imported sulfur prices jumped by 15% in Q3. Consequently, China’s sulfur prices reached a yearly high level in Q3. According to SCI, the sulfur profit gained around 15% in 2017. Meanwhile, the demand in the fertilizer market was stable, and the fertilizer export volume increased somewhat, benefiting from the cancel of export tariff. Thus, the demand for sulfur also grew persistently.

Imported sulfur was still the main supply source in China’s sulfur market. With Chinese-made sulfur supply reducing, China’s sulfur import dependence ratio continued to rise. According to SCI, the ratio reached 75% in 2017, up nearly 7% from 2016. The trading sentiment at ports was optimistic in 2017. As the imported sulfur prices soared in Q3, the traders lifted prices actively. The spot sulfur prices at ports rose notably, providing large speculation spaces for the traders.

Facing the opportunities and challenges in the sulfur market, SCI 2017–2018 China Sulfur Market Annual Report makes a comprehensive analysis from the domestic supply-demand to the import market. At the same time, based on detailed and accurate market monitor data, the report will present you a wonderful market forecast with scientific and rigorous analysis.

Contents

Part 1 Methodology and Related Definition

1.1 Methodology and Definition

1.1.1 Report Reliability and Statement

1.1.2 Data Interpretation and Annotation

1.2 Definition and Abbreviation

1.3 Forecast Model Explanation

Part 2 Sulfur Market Overview

Part 3 2017 Sulfur Supply-Demand Balance Analysis

Part 4 Sulfur Supply Pattern Analysis

4.1 China’s Sulfur Supply Structure Analysis

4.1.1 2015–2017 Chinese-Made Sulfur Output Comparative Analysis

4.1.2 Chinese-Made Sulfur Market Regional Analysis

4.2 China’s Imported Sulfur Structure Analysis

4.2.1 Middle East – Major Imported Sulfur Origin

4.2.2 Jiangsu – Largest Imported Sulfur Destination

4.2.3 Nanjing Customs – Largest Sulfur Import Customs

4.2.4 Imported Sulfur Wharf Information

4.2.5 China’s TOP25 Sulfur Importers

4.2.6 China’s Imported Liquid Sulfur Market Analysis

4.3 2015–2017 Comparative Analysis on Sulfur Inventory at Ports

4.4 2018 Sulfur Supply Forecast

Part 5 Sulfur Demand Pattern Analysis

5.1 China’s Sulfur Consumption Structure Analysis

5.2 Sulfur Demand Analysis in Sulfuric Acid Manufacturing Field

5.3 Sulfur Demand Analysis in Fertilizer Field

5.4 China’s Sulfuric Acid Market Review

5.5 China’s Phosphate Fertilizer Market Review

5.6 2018 Sulfur Demand Forecast

Part 6 2017 Sulfur Price Trend Analysis

6.1 2017 China’s Sulfur Market Overview

6.1.1 China’s Sulfur Market Trend Review

6.1.2 Sulfur Market Trend Review at Three Major Ports

6.1.3 International Sulfur Market Trend Review

6.2 2015–2017 Imported Sulfur Price Trend Comparison

Part 7 2018 China’s Sulfur Price Trend Forecast and Influencing Factors Analysis

7.1 2018 Sulfur Price Trend Forecast

7.2 International Crude Oil and Sulfur Prices Comparative Analysis

7.3 Macro Environment Impacts Interpretation

7.4 Impacts of New Fertilizer Policy on Sulfur Price Trend in 2018

7.5 China’s Sulfur Supply Pattern Outlook

7.6 China’s Sulfur Demand Pattern Outlook

7.6.1 Sulfuric Acid Market Outlook

7.6.2 Phosphate Fertilizer Market Outlook

Appendix

Tables & Charts

Legal Statement

Related Product Annual Reports

2017–2018 China Sulfuric Acid Market Annual Report

2017–2018 China Phosphate Fertilizer Market Annual Report