U.S. Gulf: Potash barge prices narrowed last week, to $315-$320/st FOB, with some still eyeing $325/st FOB for the next round of trading.
Eastern Cornbelt: Potash pricing in the Eastern Cornbelt was quoted solidly at the $370/st FOB mark for red granular, with white granular $7/st higher.
Western Cornbelt: Sources quoted the potash market at $360-$370/st FOB in the region, with most referencing the upper end as the common dealer price. White granular potash was reported at $377/st FOB.
Northern Plains: The potash market had reportedly firmed to $370/st FOB the Twin Cities. Delivered potash in the Dakotas ranged from $350-$375/st, with the market FOB Saskatchewan mines quoted in the $330-$340/st range, depending on grade.
Great Lakes: Potash was quoted solidly at the $370/st FOB level for red granular tons in the Great Lakes region, with white granular potash reported at the $377/st FOB mark.
Northeast: The potash market in the Northeast had firmed $20/st from last report, to $370/st FOB Baltimore and East Liverpool for red granular tons and $377/st FOB for white granular.
Malaysia: Belarusian Potash Co. told the Belarus news service last week that it has won a tender to supply NAFAS Co. in Malaysia with potash through the end of 2014.