Eastern Cornbelt: Ammonium sulfate was tagged at $375-$400/st FOB in the Eastern Cornbelt region.
Western Cornbelt: Granular ammonium sulfate was quoted at $375-$400/st FOB at mid-month, but sources said a fill program was likely in the near term.
Ammonium thiosulfate was pegged at $365-$380/st FOB in the region.
Southern Plains: American Plant Food Corp. (APF) announced new ammonium sulfate postings, effective July 16. APF’s granular ammonium sulfate postings dropped some $65/st, moving on that date to $295/st FOB Freeport, Texas, $305/st FOB Galena Park, Texas, $320/st FOB Fort Worth, Texas, $325/st FOB Mermentau, La., and $330/st FOB Littlefield, Texas. Coarse grade postings moved to $280/st FOB Freeport, $290/st FOB Galena Park, $305/st FOB Fort Worth, and $315/st FOB Littlefield, while standard grade ammonium sulfate was reposted at $275/st FOB Freeport and $310/st FOB Littlefield. APF’s N-Pac Compacted posting dropped on July 16 to $310/st FOB Galena Park.
APF also reported on July 11 that the company is “currently experiencing a temporary reduction” in ammonium sulfate production. “Normal operations are expected to resume shortly, and the interruption should not affect annual volume,” APF said. “However, customers may see some slight delays on orders placed in late July.”
Ammonium sulfate pricing FOB Plainview, Texas, moved on July 16 to $330/st for granular, $315/st for coarse, and $310/st for standard.
South Central: Granular ammonium sulfate was reported at $365-$375/st FOB in the South Central region last week. The ammonium thiosulfate market remained at $340-$360/st FOB in the region.
Southeast: Granular ammonium sulfate remained at $365-$375/st FOB and $380-$400/st DEL in the Southeast, depending on location. Standard grade was referenced at $242/st FOB Augusta, Ga., and $260/st DEL in Florida. Sources said a fill program was expected later in July.