U.S. Gulf:
NOLA ammonium nitrate barges were quoted in the $200-$235/st FOB range, although some remained skeptical of the higher numbers. Others said the higher prices were a reality, however, at least until new imports hit the shore.
U.S. Imports:
August ammonium nitrate imports were up 15 percent, to 25,560 st from the year-ago 22,244 st. July-August imports were up 209 percent, to 92,808 st from 30,042 st.
U.S. Exports:
August ammonium nitrate exports were up 35 percent, to 44,312 st from the year-ago 32,775 st. July-August exports were up 22 percent, to 82,225 st from 67,421 st.
Western Cornbelt:
The ammonium nitrate market was unchanged at $265-$275/st FOB in the Western Cornbelt.
Southern Plains:
Ammonium nitrate had reportedly firmed to $260-$265/st FOB in Oklahoma for first quarter 2019 tons, up some $15/st from last report.
South Central:
The last reported offers for ammonium nitrate were in the $240-
$250/st FOB range in the South Central region, but sources reported few tons available in early October.
Southeast:
The ammonium nitrate market remained at $225-$230/st FOB Tampa for the last business.