U.S. Imports:
SOP imports firmed 177.7 percent for the July-October period, to 56,767 st from the prior-year 20,442 st. Imports were down 70.3 percent in October, however, to 2,954 st from 9,958 st.
U.S. Exports:
October SOP exports were noted at 3,094 st, down 72.3 percent from the year-ago 11,173 st. Exports totaled 17,259 st in July-October, falling 4.8 percent from the year-ago 18,132 st.
California:
SOP pricing remained at $825-$840/st FOB in California for limited tons. Some sources reported reduced SOP volumes on nuts and prunes this fall, citing higher input costs and uncertainty about nut prices going forward.