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The table titled "Apparent Consumption Of Sulfur In The United States By Type" provides a detailed breakdown of sulfur consumption across various sectors within the United States. This data is crucial for understanding the economic and industrial demand for sulfur, which is a key component in a range of applications, including fertilizers, chemicals, and petroleum refining. By analyzing this information, stakeholders can make informed decisions regarding production, importation, and investment in sulfur-related industries, ultimately influencing market dynamics and resource management.
The data presented in this table is sourced from the USGS Mineral Yearbook, which compiles annual statistics on mineral production and consumption. It is important to note the footnote notations used in the table: "e" indicates estimated figures, "p" signifies preliminary data that may be subject to revision, and "r" denotes revised statistics that have been updated since their initial release. These notations help users assess the reliability and accuracy of the data, ensuring that analyses and conclusions drawn from it are based on the most current information available.
| TABLE 5 | ||||||||||||||
| APPARENT CONSUMPTION OF SULFUR IN THE UNITED STATES BY TYPE1 | ||||||||||||||
| (Thousand metric tons, sulfur content) | ||||||||||||||
| Type | 2022 | 2023 | ||||||||||||
| Elemental sulfur: | ||||||||||||||
| Shipments | 7990 | 8020 | ||||||||||||
| Exports | 1740 | 1920 | ||||||||||||
| Imports | 1670 | 1460 | ||||||||||||
| Total | 7920 | r | 7560 | |||||||||||
| Byproduct sulfuric acid: | ||||||||||||||
| Shipments | 640 | r | 645 | |||||||||||
| Exports2 | 97 | r | 64 | |||||||||||
| Imports2 | 1060 | 1080 | ||||||||||||
| Total | 1600 | r | 1670 | |||||||||||
| Grand total | 9520 | r | 9220 | |||||||||||
rRevised.
1Table includes data available through October 15, 2024. Crude sulfur or sulfur content. Data are rounded to no more than three significant digits; may not add to totals shown. Consumption is calculated as shipments minus exports plus imports.
2May include sulfuric acid other than byproduct.
Source: United States Geological Survey Mineral Resources Program
See also: Sulfur statistics | Mineral commodity prices