U.S. Gulf: The ammonium nitrate market was essentially quiet last week, and barge prices were unchanged at $365-$375/st FOB. Sources said only a few nitrate barges remained on the river. There were reports of a price as low as $360/st FOB, but that level could not be verified.
Western Cornbelt: The ammonium nitrate market was steady at $480-$490/st FOB in the Western Cornbelt region, and in tight supply. One source said product is moving out for sidedress demand as quickly as replacement cars come in.
California: No market was reported for ammonium nitrate in California.
CAN-17 was unchanged at $300-$320/st FOB in the state, depending on location. The AN-20 market had reportedly firmed to $325-$335/st truck-DEL on May 18, depending on destination, up some $40-$50/st from last report.
Pacific Northwest: Ammonium nitrate remained at $544/st rail-DEL in Montana and in limited supply, with tons reportedly moving for potato topdressing.
CAN-17 was pegged at the $313/st level FOB Kennewick, Wash., and was reportedly on allocation.