US Imports:
September ammonium nitrate imports firmed 23.0% year-over-year, to 18,088 st from 14,702 st in September 2022. Imports grew 46.2% in July-September, to 67,350 st from 46,065 st. Canada topped the July-September import list with 66,778 st. Vietnam sent 296 st, and China sent 235 st.
US Exports:
Ammonium nitrate exports popped up 150.4% in September, to 91,910 st from 36,707 st in September 2022. July-September totals rose 45.9% year-over-year, to 192,793 st from 132,123 st. Canada was the largest export destination in July-September with 105,101 st. Mexico received 47,728 st, and Poland took 20,944 st.
Western Cornbelt:
The ammonium nitrate market was unchanged at $330-$360/st FOB Missouri terminals, depending on location.
Poland:
Grupa Azoty increased its production of nitrogen fertilizers to 245,000 mt in October, up from 227,000 mt in September and 151,000 mt in October 2022, the company said in a market filing.
The company also reported that its production of “multi-component” fertilizers rose to 71,000 mt in October, up from 15,000 mt in September and 61,000 mt in October 2002.