Tag: Sulphur

While some sulphur is transported as a liquid, especially in Europe and North America, recent events have highlighted the increased flexibility of solid sulphur supply chains.

Sulphur magazine has a new title - Sulphur+Sulphuric Acid - better reflecting the editorial focus and breadth of coverage.

• The global sulphur market outlook is flat to soft in the near term: most

Most key sulphur import markets remained stagnant in late August due to weak demand. A premium is being paid for cargoes with guaranteed delivery schedules, driven by ongoing logistical risks in the Middle East. This has firmed prices in North America and Indonesia, but the potential return of supply from Russia and Kazakhstan may add some downward pressure.

CS Combustion Solutions outlines retrofit options that use improved atomisation, air-side mixing and modular burner inserts to boost sulphur furnace reliability, flexibility and capacity with minimal equipment changes.

Elessent Clean Technologies explains how rigorous sampling, Certificate of Analysis scrutiny and cross-functional coordination help sulphur buyers manage contamination, acidity and supply quality risks in tightening markets.

QMax Industries explains why engineered heat tracing is vital to keep molten sulphur safe, preventing solidification, blockages, overpressure, toxic vapours and ignition hazards.

CRU welcomes you to the 2026 Sulphur+Sulphuric Acid 2026 Conference and Exhibition at the Estrel in Berlin 3-5 November. Join us for a truly global gathering of the sulphur and sulphuric acid community, where leading market and technology experts and producers will gather to connect, share knowledge, exchange ideas and learn about market trends and the latest developments in operations, technology, processes and equipment.

Price trends and market outlook, 20th August 2026.

Average phosphate rock grades globally have been on the slide since the 1970s. CRU’s Maria Gamboa looks at the most recent trends in rock grade and the cost implications for phosphate fertilizer production.