Chemicals
June 03, 2025
Platts proposes to adjust FOB West Europe sulfuric acid specifications July 2
Platts, part of S&P Global Commodity Insights, will refine and adjust the specifications of its FOB West Europe sulfuric acid assessment, effective July 2, 2025.
In a bid to narrow the scope of the assessment, Platts will change the quantity specification of the FOB W. 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 will also narrow the location specification of the assessment to better reflect the most liquid part of the spot market, with Huelva in Spain as the basis location.
The price will be assessed as a single number "close" value with a standardized range - $1/mt above (high) and below (low) the "close" assessment.
The specifications for the assessment are detailed below:
| Assessment name | Current specifications | New 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: Smelter 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 |
Platts formerly proposed this change on May 19 here.
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