The Global Sulphur Market Update this week shows overall price stability. Limited spot supply, strong regional demand, and firmer benchmark prices continue to define market sentiment.
China Sulphur Market Update: Prices Stable After Golden Week
In China, market activity was subdued during the Golden Week holiday (1–8 October).
CFR prices for molten, crushed, and granular sulphur ranged between $170 and $350/t, slightly higher than last week’s $170–345/t.
Granular sulphur firmed to $348–350/t CFR, while molten stayed unchanged at $170/t CFR.
India Sulphur Market Update: FACT Issues New Tender
In India, granular sulphur held steady at $350–360/t CFR.
Unconfirmed trades reached $365–370/t CFR on the east coast, while west-coast offers averaged $355/t CFR.
FACT (Fertilizers and Chemicals Travancore Ltd) invited bids for 25,000 tonnes of sulphur for November arrival at Kochi.
Despite firm prices, switching to sulphuric acid remains limited due to technical constraints.
Indonesia Sulphur Market Update: Uptrend Continues
In Indonesia, spot sulphur prices rose to $360–363/t CFR, from $344–346/t last week.
Several cargoes were sold at these levels, and demand for November arrivals continues to increase.
Battery-material producers Huayue and QMB are negotiating new shipments.
Iran Sulphur Market Update: Steady Exports
The Iran sulphur market remained stable with FOB prices between $260 and $290/t.
A major export cargo is currently loading at Bandar Abbas, confirming consistent international demand.
🇰🇼 Kuwait Sulphur Market Update: KPC Raises October KSP
Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) increased its October KSP to $325/t FOB, up $41/t from September.
The rise reflects tighter Middle East sulphur supply.
UAE Sulphur Market Update: ADNOC Hikes OSP
ADNOC lifted its October Official Selling Price to $324/t FOB Ruwais, an increase of $39/t month-on-month.
Including freight, the equivalent CFR India value is $341–342/t, showing continued firmness.
Middle East Sulphur Market Update: Limited Availability Keeps Offers High
FOB spot prices in the Middle East eased slightly to $324–334/t, but new offers have climbed to $340–360/t FOB.
Supply remains limited, while demand from Asia stays strong.
A 30,000-tonne shipment from Kuwait to Lebanon is scheduled for loading soon.
North Africa Sulphur Market Update: Egypt Issues Freight Enquiries
Across North Africa, CFR sulphur prices were stable at $300–320/t.
Egypt issued freight enquiries for 25,000 tonnes from Russia and 30–35,000 tonnes from the Arabian Gulf.
Granular sulphur traded within $305–320/t CFR, maintaining a balanced outlook.
Black Sea & Mediterranean Sulphur Market Update: Quiet but Stable
Black Sea FOB prices held at $260–270/t.
In the Mediterranean, values stood at $354–361/t FOB and $368–378/t CFR.
High price levels continue to slow industrial demand.
Brazil Sulphur Market Update: Imports Stay Balanced
In Brazil, sulphur CFR prices were unchanged at $350–352/t.
Despite a 42% drop in US-origin supply, imports stayed balanced thanks to increased deliveries from Russia, Turkmenistan, and Canada.
🔎 Global Sulphur Market Outlook: Firm Trend to Continue
The Global Sulphur Market Update suggests a firm trend into November.
Tight availability, steady fertilizer demand, and higher freight rates are expected to support global prices.
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