US Imports:
October SOP imports were recorded at 4,093 st, rising 38.5% from the year-ago 2,954 st. July-October volumes were noted at 24,662 st, however, a 56.6% decline from the year-ago 56,767 st.
US Exports:
SOP export totals firmed 176.2% in October, to 8,547 st from the prior-year 3,094 st. Exports were counted at 21,477 st for July-October, 20.6% above the year-ago 17,810 st.
California:
SOP pricing in California covered a wide range at $900-$1,010/st FOB, with the low reported at Stockton and the high at Chico. Sources said they expect the higher prices to drop after the first of the year.
Pacific Northwest:
Granular SOP pricing remained at $1,000-$1,055/st FOB in the Pacific Northwest.