U.S. Gulf:
Market players reported last-done spot imports in the $135-$140/mt CFR range, unmoved from recent levels. Indications for the next round of business continued to flare around the $160/mt CFR mark, sources noted.
U.S. Imports:
Sulfuric acid imports for July-March were up 13.6 percent, to 3.01 million st from the year-ago 2.65 million st. Imports fell 6.1 percent in March, however, to 320,921 st from 341,664 st in March 2020.
U.S. Exports:
Exports firmed 60.0 percent in July-March, to 278,388 st from the year-ago 173,994 st. March shipments stood at 150,734 st, lifting 657.3 percent year-over-year from 19,904 st.
Gulf Coast:
Annual contracts for sulfuric acid delivered to locations on the Gulf Coast were quoted at $85-$110/st DEL.
Midwest:
Midwest tons continued to be noted at $85-$110/st DEL, steady from the prior report.
West Coast:
Sources quoted West Coast contracts at $100-$130/st DEL for 2021 agreements.
Brazil:
Recent spot cargoes delivered into Brazil were noted in the $155-$160/mt CFR range, steady from the prior report.