Sulfuric Acid

US Gulf:

Despite a late start to the Gulf sulfuric acid market’s annual bid season, players described bidding as now fully underway. Import price ideas remained unchanged from the week-ago $120-$140/mt CFR, sources said, although some noted a hope among buyers that the late start could trigger additional price declines as proposals are unveiled.

Gulf Coast:

Annual contracts for delivery to locations on the Gulf Coast were reported at $195-$280/st DEL.

Midwest:

Midwest agreements for the 2022 contract year were heard on par with the Gulf Coast at $195-$280/st DEL.

West Coast:

Full-year West Coast contracts were reported in the $185-$270/st DEL range, sources said.

Brazil:

With no new business heard on the Brazil spot import market, price ideas continued in the $130-$150/mt CFR range for the week, unchanged from the prior report.