Explore everything you need to know about exporting sulphur from Iran in 2024 — including types, packaging, documents, ports, prices, and top importing markets.

Why Sulphur from Iran?

Iran is one of the top global producers and exporters of sulphur, thanks to its abundant natural gas processing facilities and refining capacity. With growing demand in agriculture, chemical manufacturing, and industrial use, sulphur exports from Iran have become a profitable trade for both suppliers and international buyers.

In this guide, we cover all aspects of sulphur exports from Iran — from product types and logistics to documentation and market trends.

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 What Types of Sulphur Are Exported from Iran?

Iran mainly exports the following types of sulphur:

1. Granular Sulphur
   – Color: Light yellow
   – Uses: Fertilizer production (sulphur bentonite, sulphur-coated urea), chemicals
   – Advantages: Free-flowing, less dust, easier to handle

2. Lump Sulphur
   – Larger rock-like pieces
   – Uses: Industrial chemical synthesis, sulfuric acid production

3. Pastille Sulphur (limited supply)
   – Round, uniform drops (more common in UAE or Turkmenistan)

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 Major Sources of Iranian Sulphur

Most sulphur in Iran is extracted as a by-product of gas processing. The main producing regions include:

• South Pars Gas Field (Assaluyeh, Kangan)

• Khuzestan (via gas sweetening and refining)

• Persian Gulf Petrochemical and refining complexes

🧯 HS Code: 250300 – Elemental Sulphur (S)

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 Best Ports for Exporting Sulphur

1. Bandar Imam Khomeini (BIK) – for bulk sulphur exports

2. Bandar Abbas – for bagged sulphur (50kg or jumbo bags) via container

3. Assaluyeh – near major gas-based sulphur production plants

4. Shahid Rajaee Port – ideal for multi-product container shipments

PetroExportHub handles FOB and CIF logistics from all major Iranian ports.

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 Packaging Options

Sulphur is available in different packaging formats depending on the buyer’s need:

• Bulk (20–25 tons per container)

• 50kg PP woven bags (with or without branding)

• 1 MT jumbo bags (Big Bags)

• Moisture-proof lined bags for sensitive destinations

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 Export Documentation Required

When shipping sulphur internationally, the standard documents include:

• Commercial Invoice

• Packing List

• Certificate of Origin (COO)

• Certificate of Analysis (COA)

• Bill of Lading (B/L)

• MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet)

• SGS or Bureau Veritas report (if requested)

Note: Sulphur is a non-hazardous cargo but must be declared accurately under IMO guidelines.

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💵 Average Prices (FOB Iran, Q4 2024 estimates)

Prices fluctuate monthly based on global fertilizer and chemical demand. Contact us for real-time quotes.

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 Top Export Markets for Iranian Sulphur

• India (fertilizer production)

• China (chemicals and sulphuric acid)

• Turkey (industrial use)

• East Africa (agriculture)

• CIS countries (seasonal demand)

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 Trade & Logistics Tips

• For humid destinations, prefer moisture-proof packaging

• Use SGS inspection for new buyers to build trust

• Ensure containers are lined to avoid contamination

• Plan exports around peak fertilizer season (Q2 and Q3)

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 Why Choose PetroExportHub?

At PetroExportHub, we connect global sulphur buyers with certified Iranian producers and offer:

• Transparent pricing (FOB, CFR, CIF)

• Reliable packaging and documentation

• Export via trusted ports (BIK, Assaluyeh, Bandar Abbas)

• Support for bulk or containerized shipments

• 24/7 export support team (English, Turkish, Arabic)

📧 Email: info@PetroExportHub.com
🌐 Website: www.PetroExportHub.com

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• Export sulphur from Iran

• Granular sulphur price Iran 2024

• Sulphur suppliers Iran

• Lump sulphur export BIK

• Fertilizer sulphur Iran

• Sulphur CIF India or Turkey

• Buy sulphur in jumbo bags Iran

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📣 Final Note

Whether you’re sourcing granular sulphur for agriculture or lump sulphur for industrial use, Iran remains a competitive and reliable origin in 2024. Contact PetroExportHub for your next shipment — we’ll handle the rest.