US Gulf:
NOLA ammonium sulfate barges remained in the $400-$410/st FOB range.
Eastern Cornbelt:
The granular ammonium sulfate market was steady at $460-$480/st FOB in the Eastern Cornbelt, depending on location. Cincinnati pricing remained at $465-$475/st FOB in late September.
Western Cornbelt:
Granular ammonium sulfate pricing was quoted at $440-$460/st FOB in the Western Cornbelt, with the low confirmed at St. Louis.
California:
The granular ammonium sulfate market was reported at $500-$525/st FOB, with the upper end reflecting list prices at Lathrop, Woodland, and Richvale.
Pacific Northwest:
Ammonium sulfate pricing in the Pacific Northwest was pegged at $400/st FOB for standard and $470-$490/st FOB for granular. Delivered pricing was reported at $400-$445/st for standard and $475-$490/st for granular, depending on supplier and location.
Western Canada:
Ammonium sulfate prices in Western Canada was quoted at C$665-$685/mt DEL for fall tons. While posted pricing remained as high as C$735/mt DEL, sources said discounts were available for immediate shipment.
China:
The market has apparently gone quiet. Sources reported steady and strong demand from Europe and Brazil, but no recent shift in pricing. The export price for caprolactam-grade amsul remains at $220-$230/mt FOB with most of the deals taking place in the upper end of the range.
Thailand:
Imports of ammonium sulfate for January-August 2022 were reported at 300,000 mt by Trade Data Monitor, down 14% from the 348,000 mt imported during the same period of 2021. The main supplier so far this year was China, with 245,000 mt.
August 2022 imports were reported at 25,000 mt, down 36% from the 39,000 mt imported during August 2021. China sent 21,000 mt for 83% of the import market, with Madagascar shipping 3,000 mt for 12% of the market.
Brazil:
Landed prices for ammonium sulfate remained flat at $300-$320/mt CFR in Brazil. Prices inland at Rondonopolis, however, softened at $415-$450/mt FOB ex-warehouse.