Global sulfur prices surge on Middle East disruptions, China export ban

Global sulfuric acid and elemental sulfur prices surged in April as Middle East supply disruptions and tougher Chinese export restrictions severely tightened spot availability across key markets, according to S&P Global Energy CERA analysts. Platts, part of S&P Global Energy, assessed sulfuric acid CFR US Gulf at $400/mt on May 6, up from the pre-war level of $155/mt on Feb. 25, and sulfur FOB USGlobal sulfuric acid and elemental sulfur prices surged in April as Middle East supply disruptions and tougher Chinese export restrictions severely tightened spot availability across key markets, according to S&P Global Energy CERA analysts. Platts, part of S&P Global Energy, assessed sulfuric acid CFR US Gulf at $400/mt on May 6, up from the pre-war level of $155/mt on Feb. 25, and sulfur FOB USRead More