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The table titled "U.S. Exports Of Elemental Sulfur, By Country Or Locality" provides a detailed overview of the quantities of elemental sulfur exported from the United States to various countries and localities. This data is significant as elemental sulfur is a key raw material used in a variety of industrial applications, including the production of fertilizers, chemicals, and pharmaceuticals. Understanding export trends can help stakeholders, including policymakers and industry analysts, assess market demand, inform trade decisions, and evaluate the economic impact of sulfur production on the U.S. economy.
The data presented in this table is sourced from the USGS Mineral Yearbook, which compiles and publishes mineral production and trade statistics annually. It is important to note the footnote notations that accompany the data: "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 publication. These notations help users interpret the reliability and status of the data presented.
| TABLE 7 | |||||||||
| U.S. EXPORTS OF ELEMENTAL SULFUR, BY COUNTRY OR LOCALITY1 | |||||||||
| (Thousand metric tons and thousand dollars) | |||||||||
| 2022 | 2023 | ||||||||
| Country or locality | Quantity | Value | Quantity | Value | |||||
| Brazil | 694 | 186000 | 865 | 108000 | |||||
| Mexico | 406 | 136000 | 598 | 60600 | |||||
| Morocco | 192 | 55600 | 207 | 20600 | |||||
| New Caledonia | 104 | 27100 | 156 | 14800 | |||||
| Other | 343 | r | 74100 | r | 93 | 19700 | |||
| Total | 1740 | 479000 | 1920 | 223000 | |||||
rRevised.
1Table includes data available through August 29, 2024. Data are rounded to no more than three significant digits; may not add to totals shown.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Source: United States Geological Survey Mineral Resources Program
See also: Sulfur statistics | Mineral commodity prices