US Imports:
Ammonium nitrate imports for September firmed 19.3%, to 14,702 st from the prior-year 12,326 st. July-September totals were reported at 46,065 st, however, down 28.5% from the year-ago 64,447 st.
US Exports:
Ammonium nitrate shipments stood at 36,707 st for September, a 4.2% decrease from the year-ago 38,310 st. July-September exports moved up 10.0%, however, to 132,123 st from the prior 120,100 st.
Western Cornbelt:
The ammonium nitrate market reportedly slipped to $590-$610/st FOB Missouri terminals, down from the previous $640-$650/st FOB range.
Southern Plains:
The ammonium nitrate market was pegged at $580-$590/st FOB terminals in Oklahoma, down from the prior $650-$660/st FOB level.
South Central:
The latest ammonium nitrate pricing was indicated at $575/st FOB Yazoo City, Miss., down $50/st from last report.