Ammonium Polyphosphate

Eastern Cornbelt:

10-34-0 pricing was pegged at $550-$570/st FOB in the Eastern Cornbelt, up $5-$20/st, with the low confirmed at Cincinnati for new March offers.

Western Cornbelt:

The 10-34-0 market was quoted in the $530-$570/st FOB range in the Western Cornbelt, up $5-$20/st from last report.

Northern Plains:

10-34-0 pricing was up in the Northern Plains, to $550-$570/st FOB or DEL in early March.

Great Lakes:

The 10-34-0 market was up significantly from last report, with sources quoting new pricing at $550-$570/st FOB in the Great Lakes region, up another $20-$40/st from last report and a full $105-$115/st higher than mid-January pricing levels.

Northeast:

The 10-34-0 market in upstate New York strengthened to $560/st FOB, up $25/st from last report.

Western U.S.:

The March increase in phos acid pricing also pushed up 10-34-0 and 11-37-0 postings in the Pacific Northwest. Simplot on March 1 reposted 10-34-0 at $585/st FOB Hedges, Wash., up $59/st from February. The company’s 11-37-0 postings firmed to $630/st FOB Hedges and $605/st DEL within a $35 freight zone in Idaho, up $62/st from February.