Brazilian industry sulfur stocks could run out by October, while raw material prices, essential for the production of agricultural fertilizers, have reached record levels on international markets.
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The scenario is denounced by the Union of Raw Material Industries for Fertilizers (Siprifert).
Sulfur is used to produce sulfuric acid, a component of fertilizers, but also in the chemical industry and mineral processing.
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Brazil heavily depends on imports: national production is about 200 thousand tons, less than 10% of domestic demand.
In the first half of 2026, imports decreased by 42% in volume, while spending increased by 60%, reaching 380 million dollars. The shortage is mainly linked to the decline in Russian production caused by the war in Ukraine and the increase in demand from Indonesia, which has increased domestic nickel refining, a process that requires sulfuric acid.
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