New Delhi, 5th August 2025: Tradelink International announced its strategic entry into the global sulphur market, marking a significant expansion of its commodity trading portfolio. The move comes in response to rising global demand, particularly from India, where sulphur consumption is witnessing steady growth driven by the fertilizer, refining, rubber, and petrochemical industries.
India’s sulphur market stood at approximately USD 1.24 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 5% in the coming years. A key driver of this growth is the increase in domestic refining output. With the implementation of Euro-VI fuel norms and higher crude processing levels, India’s sulphur production has almost doubled over the past decade, reaching nearly 3.9 million tonnes per annum in 2024.
“India represents a dynamic and fast-evolving market for sulphur, and our entry reflects our intent to support its growing industrial and agricultural needs,” said Abhishek Wadekar, Founder Chairman – Tradelink International Pvt. Ltd. “Our entry into the sulphur segment is a natural extension of our commitment to serve the essential sectors that drive national development agriculture, energy, and infrastructure.”
The fertilizer sector alone continues to be a major consumer, especially for sulphuric acid used in phosphate-based fertilizers. New projects like Coromandel’s Visakhapatnam and IFFCO’s Paradip sulphur burners are expected to add around 400,000 tonnes of annual demand. Additionally, the rubber and EV battery manufacturing sectors are contributing to sulphur’s increasing industrial use.
Tradelink International has already secured a shipment of 30,000 metric tonnes ±10% of elemental sulphur, set to be discharged at Vizag and Haldia ports, positioning the company to serve key industrial hubs across eastern and southern India. The company is sourcing primarily from the Middle East including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar balancing reliability with strategic import diversification.
Amid recent geopolitical tensions such as the Israel–Iran conflict, Tradelink remains committed to securing stable and cost-effective logistics. “While such disruptions have not directly affected production, they underscore the importance of resilient supply chains and diversified sourcing, which Tradelink has proactively built,” the spokesperson added.
In FY25, over 64% of India’s sulphur imports came through Vizag and Paradip ports, with prices fluctuating between USD 285–295/MT CFR as observed on July 3rd. Tradelink aims to leverage its global network to ensure timely availability and competitive pricing for Indian industries.
With supportive government initiatives including the Nutrient-Based Subsidy Scheme, the introduction of Urea Gold, and amendments to the Fertilizer Control Order sulphur is increasingly seen as a critical enabler of balanced and sustainable agriculture. Tradelink International’s entry into this segment aligns with both market needs and broader policy direction.