Fertilizers, Chemicals
May 19, 2025
Platts proposes to adjust FOB West Europe sulfuric acid specifications July 2
Platts, part of S&P Global Commodity Insights, is proposing to refine and adjust the specifications of its FOB West Europe sulfuric acid assessment, effective July 2.
In a bid to narrow the scope of the assessment, Platts is proposing changing the quantity specification of the FOB West Europe sulfuric acid assessment (FSAWA04), from the current 'minimum of 6,000 mt' to a new quantity range of '18,000-20,000 mt'.
Platts also proposes that the location specification of the assessment be narrowed to better reflect the most liquid part of the spot market, with Huelva in Spain as the basis location.
Platts also proposes that the above price be assessed as a single number 'close' value with a standardized range - $1/mt above (high) and below (low) the 'close' assessment.
The proposed specifications for the assessment are detailed below:
| Assessment name | Current specifications | Proposed specifications |
| FOB West Europe sulfuric acid (FSAWA04) | Quality: Sulfur burner acid, smelter acid Quantity: minimum 6,000 mt Basis and location: West European countries including Spain, Germany, Sweden, Finland. Loading ports include Aviles, Huelva, Hamburg, Pori Timing: Product to be loaded up to 6 weeks forward Frequency: Weekly Appears in: Sulfuric Acid Market Report Unit of assessment: $/mt Timestamp: 16:30 London close | Quality: S melter acid Quantity: 18,000-20,000 mt Basis and location: FOB Huelva (Spain) Timing: Product loading 2-6 weeks from the date of publication Frequency: Weekly, every Wednesday Appears in: Sulfuric Acid Market Report Unit of assessment: $/mt Timestamp: 16:30 London close, published as per the London publishing schedule |
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