What is Sulphur?
Sulphur is a non-metallic chemical element and is identified by the letter S. Sulphur is a valuable commodity and integral component of the world economy. It is used to manufacture numerous products including fertilizers, chemicals, paints, rubber products, medicines, fibers, sugar, detergents, plastics, paper and many other products. Sulphur also is a vital nutrient for crops, animals, and people. For more detailed information about sulphur use, please see Sulphur Outlook and Publications.