US Imports:
SOP imports were down 26.7% in July-April, falling to 69,057 st from 94,229 st in the prior year. April imports moved 13.9% higher, however, to 16,827 st from the year-ago 14,769 st. German imports were counted at 34,793 st in July-April, Canada added 28,549 st, and Taiwan sent 2,453 st.
US Exports:
SOP exports for April stood at 1,561 st, up 51.0% from the year-ago 1,034 st. July-April exports totaled 21,460 st, however, a 49.4% decline from the 42,444 st posted one year earlier. Mexico purchased 10,466 st of US product in July-April, followed by Canada with 7,001 st. Exports to Singapore continued at 2,142 st.
Eastern Canada:
SOP remained in a broad range at C$1,085-$1,200/mt FOB in Eastern Canada, depending on grade and location.