Tampa:
Third-quarter Tampa molten sulfur contracts were valued at $76/lt CFR, off 6.2% from $81/lt CFR in the second quarter.
US Gulf:
US Gulf sulfur pricing continued at the prior $105-$115/mt FOB level, with no new activity reported.
Brazil:
The Brazil sulfur price was unchanged at $135-$140/mt CFR as the market awaits a new round of purchases.
Vancouver:
The Vancouver sulfur market was steady at $100-$105/mt FOB.
Alberta:
Alberta netbacks were estimated in the (-)$39-$35/mt FOB range, unchanged from the prior week, with molten tons contracted in the US market setting the bottom of the range.
West Coast:
The West Coast prill market was noted in line with Vancouver at $100-$105/mt FOB. Third-quarter molten contracts were noted at $58/lt FOB, falling from $60-$62/lt FOB in the second quarter.
China:
The China import market firmed to $142-$147/mt CFR, up from $135-$140/mt CFR at last report as prices rally West of Suez.
ADNOC:
Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. (ADNOC) sulfur offers were posted at $107/mt FOB Ruwais for August, a 30.5% increase from $82/mt FOB in July.
Qatar:
A Muntajat tender was awarded at $130/mt FOB, sources said, while sales out of Kuwait were noted at the $125/mt FOB level. Players expect September price postings from the Middle East to be announced close to these numbers.
August Muntajat pricing was reported at $106/mt FOB Ras Laffan, up 30.9% from July’s $81/mt FOB offer.