Fertilizers
Sulphur
Elemental sulphur is a key feedstock for sulphuric acid and phosphate fertilizer production.
MARKET REFERENCES
How the market commonly references price
There is rarely one universal price for a physical commodity. Commercial value depends on the benchmark, specification, origin, destination, timing and logistics agreed between buyer and seller.
- FOB Middle East sulphur
- CFR China
- CFR Tampa / North Africa contract references
TYPICAL COMMERCIAL STRUCTURE
How physical pricing is often built
Spot trades are commonly priced against FOB Middle East or CFR China assessments ± origin/location differential. Some markets use quarterly contract prices, while delivered values can be derived by adding freight to an FOB reference.
PRICE DRIVERS
What moves the physical differential?
- Refinery / gas-processing recovery
- Phosphate fertilizer demand
- China imports
- Seasonality
- Freight
PHYSICAL TRADE
Commercial considerations
Recovered sulphur is usually traded in bulk as granular or prilled product; handling and moisture specifications matter.
The examples on this page describe common market conventions at a high level. Actual contracts can use different pricing periods, assessments, quality adjustments, Incoterms and negotiated differentials.
Market methodology reference: view source / methodology
PHYSICAL COMMODITY BROKERAGE
Discuss a Sulphur requirement.
Share the specification, quantity, origin or destination, delivery basis and timing.