US Gulf:
The NOLA ammonium sulfate barge market was quoted in the $390-$395/st FOB range, down from the long-standing $400-$410/st FOB.
Eastern Cornbelt:
The granular ammonium sulfate market was steady at $440-$480/st FOB in the Eastern Cornbelt, with the Cincinnati market pegged at the $465/st FOB level.
Western Cornbelt:
Granular ammonium sulfate pricing was pegged at $430-$470/st FOB in the Western Cornbelt, down $10/st from last report, with the low confirmed at St. Louis and the high in Iowa.
California:
The granular ammonium sulfate market slipped to $500-$525/st FOB in California, depending on grade and location.
Pacific Northwest:
Standard grade ammonium sulfate postings in the Pacific Northwest were pegged at the $430/st FOB or DEL level in early November, up $10/st from the previous list price. After limited fill program offers down to the $410/st DEL level in late October, granular ammonium sulfate was reported up to $470-$475/st DEL in the region.
Western Canada:
Ammonium sulfate prices in Western Canada were pegged in a broad range at C$650-$690/mt DEL for November-January tons, depending on location.
China:
Sources reported ammonium sulfate sales at $215-$220/mt FOB, with an emphasis on the lower end of the range. Traders said further softness in the market is expected. The main demand for the Chinese product is coming from Brazil, but even that demand is not enough to make up for the reduced demand from other buyers.
Brazil:
Demand for ammonium sulfate remains strong. As reported earlier, amsul imports for January-October 2022 were up about 30% from last year. Even with strong demand, the landed price slipped about $10/mt from last week, to $270-$275/mt CFR.
The Rondonopolis price range edged up to $410-$440/mt FOB ex-warehouse. Blenders continue to desire amsul as a substitute for their nitrogen content instead of urea.