U.S. Gulf:
New NOLA ammonium sulfate trades were reported at $515-$520/st FOB, up from the week-ago $510/st FOB.
Eastern Cornbelt:
The granular ammonium sulfate market was unchanged at $535-$570/st FOB in the Eastern Cornbelt, depending on location.
AdvanSix on Nov. 22 announced new ammonium sulfate pricing for the Mid-Atlantic region, with postings for limited tons FOB Hopewell, Va., firming to $430/st for standard, $450/st for mid-grade, and $470/st for granular.
Western Cornbelt:
Ammonium sulfate pricing remained at $540-$560/st FOB in the Western Cornbelt in late November.
California:
The California ammonium sulfate market was quoted at $535-$550/st FOB or DEL in late November, depending on grade and location, up from $500-$535/st at last report.
Pacific Northwest:
Ammonium sulfate pricing firmed to $540-$560/st FOB for standard grade and $570/st FOB for granular, with delivered granular pricing pegged in the $570-$575/st range in the Pacific Northwest.
Effective Nov. 16, IRM’s postings in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Utah, and Montana firmed to $540/st FOB or DEL for WesternStandard, and $570/st FOB or DEL for WesternPremium and Tranzform.
Western Canada:
The ammonium sulfate market in Western Canada was pegged at C$720-$780/mt DEL for limited tons in late November, up C$50-$80/mt from last report.
China:
Sellers of standard grade caprolactam product reportedly are still pushing for $400/mt FOB. Sources said deals this week drew them closer to that amount, with sales reported at $380-$390/mt FOB.
Compacted ammonium sulfate continues to show strength as demand in Brazil and Southeast Asia remains strong. Sources put the current compacted price at $450-$460/mt FOB.
Supplies remain tight because of the overall reduced industrial output in China due to energy limitations and environmental concerns.
Correction: The China ammonium sulfate price for the issue dated Nov. 19 should have read $380/mt, not $430/mt. Green Markets has since learned that the higher price was for compacted product.
Brazil:
Demand remains strong for ammonium sulfate even as supplies from China are limited. Sources put the current price at Paranagua at $500-$545/mt CFR, which reflects a slight downward shift in prices.The inland price remained steady at $640-$660/mt FOB ex-warehouse in Rondonopolis.