Sulphur Supplier — Granular and Lump Sulphur
Elemental sulphur is the key raw material for sulphuric acid, which in turn is used to process phosphate rock into phosphate fertilisers. FUSHKOV GCG supplies granular and lump sulphur to fertiliser and chemical producers internationally on Incoterms 2020 terms.
Purity
99.5% S min
Forms
Granular, lump
Packaging
Bulk, big bags
Terms
Incoterms 2020
What sulphur is
Most of the world’s elemental sulphur is recovered during the processing of sour natural gas and the refining of crude oil, where hydrogen sulphide is converted into sulphur. The recovered molten sulphur is then formed into granules or allowed to solidify into lumps for shipment. Major exporters include countries of the Middle East, Kazakhstan, Russia and Canada.
Forms of sulphur
Granular sulphur
Formed granules, typically 2–6 mm, with low dust and good flowability. The preferred form for international bulk trade.
Lump sulphur
Crushed solidified sulphur of irregular size, used where buyers melt the product on arrival, for example in sulphuric acid plants.
Typical specification (reference)
| Parameter | Typical value |
|---|---|
| Sulphur (S), min | 99.5% |
| Ash, max | 0.05% |
| Moisture, max | specified in the contract |
| Colour | Bright yellow |
| Granule size (granular) | typically 2–6 mm |
| HS code | 2503 |
Reference values for typical commercial grades. The final specification is fixed in the contract; the final classification of a lot is confirmed by the customs declarant.
Main uses
The largest use of sulphur is the production of sulphuric acid, most of which goes into phosphate fertilisers such as DAP, MAP and single and triple superphosphate. Sulphuric acid is also used in metal leaching and the chemical industry. In agriculture, elemental sulphur is applied as a slow-acting sulphur fertiliser, often in bentonite-bound or fertiliser-blended form, and to lower the pH of alkaline soils.
Packaging and logistics
Sulphur is shipped mainly in bulk, and also in big bags, by sea, rail or multimodal routes. It is a combustible solid and is classified as dangerous goods for transport; cargo is kept dry and protected from ignition sources, and dust is controlled during loading and discharge.
Why FUSHKOV GCG
International supply. We supply sulphur to fertiliser and chemical producers internationally.
Incoterms 2020. The delivery basis is fixed in the contract under Incoterms 2020 rules.
Independent inspection. Quantity and quality are typically checked by an independent inspector at loading.
Consultation and offer. Send a request to receive a consultation and a commercial offer for your volume and destination.
Frequently asked questions
Where does traded sulphur come from?
Mostly from natural gas processing and oil refining, where sulphur is removed from the hydrocarbon stream and recovered in elemental form.
Why is granular sulphur preferred for sea freight?
Granules generate less dust, flow well during loading and discharge and are less prone to breakage than lump sulphur.
Which HS code applies to sulphur?
Sulphur of all kinds, other than sublimed, precipitated and colloidal sulphur, is classified under HS 2503. The final classification of a lot is confirmed by the customs declarant.
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