US Imports:
July-February SOP imports fell 53.2% year-over-year, to 32,591 st from 69,698 st. February imports were down 78.2%, dropping to 3,154 st from 14,495 st. Imports from Canada were counted at 19,393 st in July-February, while Germany added 8,363 st and Taiwan sent 2,100 st.
US Exports:
SOP exports for February dropped 72.4% year-over-year, to 1,804 st from 6,531 st. July-February shipments were 51.0% lower, at 17,898 st compared to 36,551 st through the same prior year period. Mexico purchased 8,606 st of US product in July-February, followed by Canada with 5,472 st. Exports to Singapore were steady at 2,142 st.
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.