Sulfuric Acid

US Gulf:

Prices were unchanged at $60-$65/mt CFR. Players continued to note a tight market, with a number of sulfur burners experiencing production interruptions.

Brazil:

The price range at Brazil remained at the week-ago $75-$85/mt CFR level. High freight rates and potentially tight supply at Northwest Europe were noted supporting the market.

Chile:

New spot business was reported in the $110-$115/mt CFR range, up from $95/mt CFR at last check, as FOB prices in Asia were noted lifting to around $30/mt FOB. Citing strong demand East of Suez, sources expected prices to continue firming. Annual contracts at Chile continued in the $142-$148/mt CFR range.