US Imports:
Ammonium nitrate imports firmed 57.1% in July-August, to 49,262 st from 31,363 st in the prior year. August imports moved 77.7% higher, to 25,326 st from the year-ago 14,248 st. Canada topped the July-August period with 48,935 st. Vietnam sent 165 st, followed by China with 127 st.
US Exports:
Ammonium nitrate exports moved down 20.5% in August, to 49,873 st from 62,730 st in August 2022. July-August exports firmed 5.7%, however, to 100,883 st from the year-ago 95,416 st. Canada remained the top export destination in July-August with 70,525 st. Mexico received 30,279 st.
Western Cornbelt:
The ammonium nitrate market was steady at $330-$360/st FOB in the Western Cornbelt, with the low confirmed at Caruthersville, Mo.