Prices in Turkish refiner Tupras' October domestic sulphur tender were stable overall, with the midpoint down by just $1/t month on month. Sharply higher Izmit awards offset weaker Kirikkale prices, and all awards cleared well above floor levels, indicating robust demand.
Tupras awarded its October e-tender in full across 29-30 September at $818-918/t fca for various lot sizes. Its previous tender, awarded on 28 August, was at $856-882/t fca.
October awards were as follows:
- From Izmit — 100-2,250/t lots at $912-918/t fca, against September prices of $856-867/t fca. A floor price of $675/t fca was set for Izmit lots.
- From Izmir — 100-750t lots at $863-872/t fca, against September prices of $866-875/t fca. A floor price of $710/t fca was set for Izmir lots.
- From Kirikkale — 100-800t lots at $818-836/t fca, against September prices of $872-884/t fca. A floor price of $710/t fca was set for Kirikkale lots.
