US Imports:
July ammonium nitrate imports fell 24.3%, to 18,108 st from the year-ago 23,936 st. Canada sent 17,532 st, the Netherlands followed with 235 st, and Vietnam added 167 st.
US Exports:
July ammonium nitrate exports were reported at 142,019 st, a 178.4% rise from the 51,010 st recorded one year earlier. Mexico received 112,605 st of US product in July, and Canada purchased 29,414 st.
Western Cornbelt:
Ammonium nitrate was steady at $260-$290/st FOB in Missouri, with the low reported in southern areas of the state.
Brazil:
According to Trade Data Monitor, Russia continues to dominate the sale of ammonium nitrate into Brazil. January-August imports were reported at 660,000 mt, up about 4% from the 633,000 mt received during the first eight months of 2023, with about 92% of the tonnage originating from Russia. August imports stood at 205,000 mt, up substantially from the 97,000 mt received in August 2023.