US Imports:
January SOP imports moved up 209.1%, to 11,457 st from the year-ago 3,707 st. Imports totaled 29,437 st in July-January, however, down 46.7% from 55,203 st in the prior year. Canadian imports were counted at 16,678 st in July-January, Germany moved into second place with 8,173 st, and Taiwan sent 2,100 st.
US Exports:
SOP exports lifted 5.4% in January, to 2,918 st from 2,769 st in January 2023. July-January totals softened 46.4% year-over-year, however, to 16,094 st from 30,020 st. Mexico purchased 7,323 st of US product in July-January, followed by Canada with 5,066 st. Singapore received 2,142 st, unchanged from one month earlier.
California:
The SOP market was steady at $640-$650/st FOB in California, with the low reported at Stockton.
Pacific Northwest:
The SOP market remained at $640-$650/st FOB for the last offers in the Pacific Northwest.