Tampa:
Fourth-quarter Tampa molten sulfur contracts were valued at $102/lt CFR, an 85% increase from $55/lt CFR in the third quarter.
US Gulf:
The US Gulf market retracted $10/mt, to $90-$95/mt FOB from the week-ago $100-$105/mt FOB, as players remain focused on 2024 contract negotiations.
Brazil:
A round of purchases in Brazil saw prices move to $116.50-$120/mt CFR, down from $116.50-$123/mt CFR in the prior report.
Vancouver:
Vancouver spot prill quotes remained at $80-$90/mt FOB for the week. The market is reportedly focused on China’s new export restrictions and how they might impact sulfur demand.
Alberta:
Alberta sulfur prices were unchanged at (-)$13-$30/mt FOB. Molten sulfur cargoes contracted into the US market established the low side of the range, while solid tons sold through the Vancouver export market set the high.
West Coast:
West Coast prills remained on par with Vancouver at $80-$90/mt FOB. Molten contracts were reported at $85-$90/lt FOB for loading in the fourth quarter.
China:
China sulfur imports were steady at $105-$110/mt CFR on reports of high inventories and new restrictions on phosphate exports.
ADNOC:
The Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. (ADNOC) posted offers at $100/mt FOB Ruwais for November loading, a 9.9% decrease from $111/mt FOB in October.
Qatar:
Muntajat prices for November were reported at $98/mt FOB Ras Laffan, down from $104/mt FOB in October.