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According to Sinochem New Network, on December 18, the China Sulfuric Acid Industry Association, in conjunction with the China Phosphorus Fertilizer Industry Association, held a special meeting to focus on ensuring a stable supply and prices in the sulfuric acid and phosphorus fertilizer industries. A number of regulatory measures were established to guarantee a steady supply of fertilizers and stable prices ahead of the spring planting season, thereby strengthening the infrastructure needed to ensure food security through agricultural inputs. The meeting noted that since the beginning of this year, global sulfur prices have risen sharply, leading to a significant increase in the costs of raw materials used in fertilizer production in our country. This has created severe pressures on the stockpiling of fertilizers for winter and those needed for spring planting, thereby severely affecting the stable operation of the fertilizer market and the steady development of agricultural production. The meeting clarified that, in terms of export controls, sulfuric acid exporting enterprises must give priority to meeting domestic market demand, actively reduce the volume of exports, and ensure that the prices of products intended for export are not lower than those sold domestically during the same period ； In terms of price control, using the price on December 11 as a benchmark, acid production enterprises should demonstrate a spirit of responsibility and must not raise prices arbitrarily in order to ensure stable market operations ； In terms of pricing mechanisms, sulfur enterprises should focus on the domestic market and establish an independent and controllable pricing system to avoid significant price fluctuations driven by the international market, thereby ensuring the stable operation of the domestic market. The meeting emphasized that the sulfuric acid industry and the phosphate fertilizer industry should raise their political awareness, fully recognize the importance of food security and ensuring a stable supply of fertilizers, take on greater responsibilities, and prioritize efforts to maintain a stable supply and prices. At the same time, the China Sulfuric Acid Industry Association and the China Phosphorus Fertilizer Industry Association must earnestly fulfill their responsibilities for industry self-regulation, strengthen supervision and monitoring of the industry, and make every effort to ensure a stable supply and prices. They should encourage acid-producing enterprises and phosphorus fertilizer manufacturers to establish stable supply and purchase relationships through mechanisms such as signing long-term purchase and sales agreements. In addition, the meeting also mentioned promoting the adoption of technologies for producing acid from phosphogypsum and providing policy support, and will coordinate with relevant departments to explore appropriate support measures.