U.S. Gulf: Potash barges were in tight supply and were called $350-$360/st FOB, with most pointing toward the higher number for either new or the next round of business.
MOP imports were off 6 percent in April, to 1.14 million st from the year-ago 1.22 million st. July-April imports were almost level with the year-ago, with the current number at 8.6 million st, up from 8.57 million st.
Eastern Cornbelt: Sources quoted the potash market at $385-$390/st FOB regional warehouses in the Eastern Cornbelt for new sales.
Western Cornbelt: The potash market remained at $380-$390/st FOB in the Western Cornbelt, depending on location.
Southern Plains: Potash pricing out of regional warehouses in the Southern Plains had reportedly firmed to $370-$380/st FOB, with the Carlsbad, N.M., market holding at $360-$370/st FOB, depending on grade.
South Central: The potash market was quoted at $375-$390/st FOB warehouses in the South Central region, up $5-$10/st from last report, with the low at Memphis.
Southeast: Sources continued to report delays in receiving potash shipments. The regional market was quoted at $394-$397/st rail-DEL, with the warehouse market pegged at $390/st FOB before discounts. “Importers are poking around, but are respectful of Canadian pricing,” said one contact.