What we have witnessed is a an acute shortfall in global supply, very strong demand, particularly from the phosphate sector, some panic buying in places, all coupled with teh ability by some buyers to absorb higher sulphur prices.

• 而全球供应严重短缺，需求十分旺盛，尤其是在磷酸盐业，出现了恐慌性抢购，同时，一些买家吸收了上涨的价格。