U.S. Imports:
SOP imports firmed 168.1 percent in September, to 8,564 st from the year-ago 3,194 st. July-September totals were up 413.3 percent, to 53,813 st from 10,484 st during the same period last year.
U.S. Exports:
SOP exports for September firmed 550.0 percent, to 10,346 st from 1,592 st. July-September exports were up 103.5 percent, to 14,165 st from 6,959 st in the prior year.
Eastern Canada:
The SOP market was quoted at C$1,026-$1,090/mt FOB in the region, up from the last reported range of C$1,000-$1,026/mt FOB in mid-October.