US Imports:
Ammonium nitrate imports for July-March fell 14.9%, to 219,422 st from the year-ago 257,942 st. March imports were down 58.0%, to 15,408 st from the prior-year 36,687 st.
US Exports:
March ammonium nitrate exports were noted at 37,273 st, a 12.9% increase from the year-ago 33,016 st. July-March volumes were up 30.1%, firming to 421,185 from the prior 323,672 st.
Western Cornbelt:
Ammonium nitrate pricing was unchanged at $470/st FOB Lamar, Mo., and $490/st FOB St. Joseph, Mo.
Brazil:
Imports of ammonium nitrate were noted at 244,000 mt in January-April, Trade Data Monitor reported, up significantly from 72,000 mt received through the same period of 2022.
Russia limited its exports in the year-ago period, allowing buyers dependent on Russian product, such as Brazil, to either go without or buy what few tons they could from other suppliers. April imports – all from Russia – totaled 58,000 mt, a dramatic increase from 6,000 mt in April 2022.