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Grade 9998 · S ≥99.5% Bulk Run-of-Pile Lumps FOB / CIF · Bulk Vessel

Sulphur Lumps

FSiix Resources sources and trades crude Sulphur Lumps in bulk — unformed, run-of-pile elemental sulphur handled by grab or crane loading rather than conveyor. It's the lower-cost, less-processed counterpart to granulated sulphur, suited to buyers who granulate, melt, or process the material further downstream rather than needing a finished, dust-controlled form.

SUPPLYING CAPACITY100,000 MT / month
GRADESulphur 9998
PURITY≥ 99.5% S
TRADE TERMSFOB / CIF
OVERVIEW

Crude, Bulk-Handled Elemental Sulphur

Sulphur Lumps are elemental sulphur recovered from crude oil and natural gas desulfurisation, solidified and shipped in its raw, unformed state rather than melted and prilled into granules. Buyers who melt, granulate, or chemically process sulphur further downstream — sulphuric acid producers among them — often prefer lumps for their lower delivered cost.

FSiix trades Sulphur Lumps under the internationally recognised Grade 9998 specification, sourced from Iraqi-origin material via Kazakhstan loading points, structured on FOB terms with buyer-nominated vessels and loading-port SGS inspection as the final, binding quality determination.

KEY PROPERTIES
Elemental Sulphur (S)≥ 99.5%
Ash≤ 0.05%
Moisture≤ 1.0%
Acidity (as H₂SO₄)≤ 0.0030%
Physical FormBright yellow, bulk lumps
Trade GradeSulphur 9998
HOW WE SUPPLY IT

From Loading Port to Buyer's Vessel

Lump sulphur trade runs on a bulk FOB structure, built around loading-port inspection and buyer-nominated shipping.

01 — NOMINATE

Vessel Nomination

Buyer nominates and charters the vessel; the loading window is agreed against the seller's stockpile position at the loading port.

02 — INSPECT

Loading-Port SGS Inspection

SGS inspection at the loading port is the final, binding determination of quantity and quality before loading proceeds.

03 — LOAD

Bulk Loading

Sulphur lumps are grab- or crane-loaded into vessel holds in bulk, with laytime and demurrage confined to the loading port.

04 — SETTLE

Document & Settle

Payment is settled against loading-port SGS results, bill of lading, invoice, and certificate of origin.

END-USE MARKETS

Where Sulphur Lumps Are Used

Bought predominantly by processors who melt, granulate, or react the material further rather than use it as-is.

Sulphuric Acid Production

  • Primary feedstock via contact process
  • Base input for phosphate fertiliser chains
  • Bulk delivery direct to acid plants

Granulation & Prilling Feedstock

  • Melted down for onward granulation
  • Raw material for buyer's own processing lines
  • Lower delivered cost than finished granules

Fertiliser Manufacturing

  • SSP and sulphur-coated urea production
  • Sulphur-bentonite soil amendment blends
  • Micronutrient fertiliser formulations

Rubber & Vulcanization

  • Vulcanizing agent for natural & synthetic rubber
  • Tyre and industrial rubber manufacturing
  • Cross-linking agent in polymer processing

Industrial Chemicals

  • Pulp & paper processing chemicals
  • Pigment, dye, and specialty chemical manufacturing
  • Water treatment chemical formulations
WHY SOURCE THROUGH FSIIX

Bulk Volume, Bankable Terms

Bankable FOB Structure

Vessel nomination, loading-port SGS as final quality determination, and payment against loading-port documents — a clean, buyer-side FOB structure.

Scale Sourcing

Origin access from Iraqi-origin material via Kazakh loading points, structured for large monthly offtake rather than one-off spot cargoes.

Trial Cargo First

New counterparties start with a trial cargo before committing to full monthly volume, with SGS inspection gating each step.

SUPPLY & TRADE TERMS

Priced Against Origin & Freight, Not a Fixed List

Lump sulphur pricing tracks the same refining and fertiliser-season cycles as granulated sulphur, with the added variable of loading-port freight economics.

PRICING IS QUOTED, NOT LISTED

Sulphur lump FOB pricing moves with origin availability, freight rates, and fertiliser-season demand, so we don't publish a static reference price here — contact our trading desk for a current FOB quotation against your required volume and loading window.

Supplying capacity is 100,000 MT per month, with trial cargoes available before committing to full monthly volume. Loading-port SGS inspection is final and binding; buyer nominates and charters the vessel, with payment via TT/MT103 or DLC against loading-port documents.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Sulphur Lumps — Full Technical Data

≥99.5% S
Elemental Sulphur
0.05% max
Ash
1.0% max
Moisture
9998grade
Trade Grade
Elemental Sulphur (S)≥ 99.5%
Ash≤ 0.05%
Moisture≤ 1.0%
Acidity (as H₂SO₄)≤ 0.0030%
Arsenic≤ 3 ppm
Physical FormBright yellow, unformed bulk lumps
Trade GradeSulphur 9998
LoadingGrab / crane, bulk vessel
Supplying Quantity100,000 MT / month

Specifications reflect standard trade-grade parameters for buyer reference. Loading-port SGS inspection provides the final, binding quantity and quality determination for each shipment; buyers are advised to confirm lot-specific figures against the SGS report before contract finalisation.

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Need Bulk Sulphur Lumps for Your Operation?

Tell us your required volume, loading port, and delivery window, and the FSiix Fertilisers & Chemicals desk will respond with sourcing options and a current FOB quotation.