The sulphur price per ton spent seven straight months breaking its own record, then paused. This page tracks current rates, delivered costs and the forces behind them. We update it every time a new official selling price is published.
Last updated: October 2026. The latest confirmed monthly producer contract prices are QatarEnergy $835/t FOB, Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) $820/t FOB Kuwait, and ADNOC $890/t FOB Ruwais. These are October producer contract postings, not universal spot prices or delivered quotations.
Where the sulphur price stands right now
The latest confirmed October 2026 monthly producer contract prices are shown below. All figures are US dollars per metric tonne (USD/t), on a free-on-board (FOB) basis at the named loading location:
- QatarEnergy (QSP), October: $835/t FOB Ras Laffan/Mesaieed — down $45/t from September’s $880/t.
- Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KSP), October: $820/t FOB Kuwait — down $45/t from September’s $865/t.
- ADNOC (OSP), October: $890/t FOB Ruwais — down $70/t from September’s $960/t.
Sources: Shanghai Metals Market, 8 October 2026, and ChemPriceHub, 8 October 2026. These are monthly producer contract prices with an FOB basis, not spot transaction assessments. The loading location and contract month matter; do not compare them directly with CFR prices, which include freight to destination.
Monthly producer postings are benchmark contract prices for the named month and FOB loading point. They are not proof that a cargo is available at that price, nor are they the same as an independently assessed spot trade. For context, ICIS reported on 2 October 2026 that QatarEnergy had reduced its October price by $45/t amid weaker demand and affordability pressure.
The full 2026 trajectory
| Producer / basis | October | Monthly change |
|---|---|---|
| QatarEnergy — FOB Ras Laffan/Mesaieed | $835/t | −$45/t |
| KPC — FOB Kuwait | $820/t | −$45/t |
| ADNOC — FOB Ruwais | $890/t | −$70/t |
The October move marks a pullback from September’s elevated producer contract postings: QatarEnergy fell from $880/t to $835/t, KPC from $865/t to $820/t, and ADNOC from $960/t to $890/t. The three October prices range from $820/t to $890/t FOB, but they are different producer benchmarks and should not be treated as one interchangeable market quote.
Market commentary in October points to weaker demand and affordability constraints as reasons for the lower producer postings, while supply and shipping risks continue to affect trade. ICIS reported softer global sentiment on 2 October 2026, alongside constrained Middle East logistics and continuing uncertainty over export flows. Prices vary by producer, destination, cargo size and whether the quote is FOB or delivered; the monthly contract figures above should therefore be used as reference points, not as a substitute for a firm offer.
Delivered rates by destination
FOB is only the starting point. Freight and insurance decide what a buyer actually pays.
- Freight reference to east-coast India: $135–$140/t for a 40,000–45,000 tonne parcel from the Middle East, according to ChemPortal’s 22 October 2026 freight assessment. This is freight only, not a complete CFR price.
- Freight reference to north-river China: $155–$165/t for a 30,000–35,000 tonne parcel from the Middle East, according to ChemPortal’s 22 October 2026 assessment. This is freight only; insurance, war-risk charges and the applicable FOB price must be checked separately.
Freight figures are route- and vessel-size-specific and do not automatically include insurance or war-risk premiums. Do not add a generic premium to every shipment: request a dated freight and insurance breakdown for the intended vessel, route and laycan. Our guide to war risk insurance in commodity shipping explains the distinction.
How to read a sulphur quote
Before comparing two offers, confirm the two are actually comparable.
- Is this FOB or CFR? A gap at FOB can vanish once freight is added.
- Does the quote include war risk insurance, or is that billed separately at shipment?
- What vessel size does the freight assume? Rates per tonne fall as parcels grow.
- Which month does the OSP apply to, and when is the laycan?
Our note on how official selling prices work covers this in more depth, and our specifications and HS code guide covers what to put in the contract itself.
Why this matters beyond sulphur itself
Sulphuric acid, made from sulphur, is a core input in DAP and MAP phosphate fertiliser production. When sulphur moves by 60% or more in six months, phosphate producers feel it directly in their manufacturing cost \u2014 not as a side effect, but as a line item. We cover that connection in why DAP fertiliser price tracks the sulphur market.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the sulphur price per ton today?
As of the October 2026 monthly producer postings, QatarEnergy is $835/t FOB Ras Laffan/Mesaieed, KPC is $820/t FOB Kuwait, and ADNOC is $890/t FOB Ruwais. These are producer contract prices, not live spot offers. Sources: Shanghai Metals Market (8 October 2026) and ChemPriceHub (8 October 2026).
How does the 2026 spike compare with the 2008 peak?
October’s confirmed monthly producer postings range from $820/t to $890/t FOB. This is below the September postings for all three producers, but comparisons with 2008 or 2022 require the same product grade, location and price basis; headline figures from different market periods are not always directly comparable.
Is war risk insurance included in a CFR quote?
Not always. Some sellers quote CFR excluding war risk, then bill it separately. Confirm explicitly before comparing offers.