U.S. Gulf: Barges continued to be called $366-$370/st FOB.
Eastern Cornbelt: Potash was reported at $410-$417/st FOB warehouses in the Eastern Cornbelt, with the low for red and the upper end for white granular tons. Sources said summer fill shipments were starting to arrive, but fall usage remained very slow due in part to the late harvest.
Western Cornbelt: Potash remained at $410-$417/st FOB out of regional warehouses, with the low for red and the upper end for white granular.
Northern Plains: The warehouse market for potash remained at $410-$417/st FOB in the Northern Plains, with rail-DEL tons pegged in the $410-$425/st range in North Dakota, depending on grade and freight from Saskatchewan. One source said producers were not offering new loads for shipment until mid-December, however.
Potash pricing to U.S. customers FOB Saskatchewan mines was steady at $365/st for standard, $370/st for granular, and $377/st for soluble. Out of regional warehouses, the market was reported at $410-$417/st FOB last week.
Great Lakes: The potash market in the Great Lakes region was tagged at $410-$417/st FOB terminals, depending on grade and location. “Supplies are catching up, but remain tight,” said one contact.
Northeast: Potash was quoted at $410-$420/st FOB in the Northeast, with rail-DEL potash pegged in a broad range at $420-$437/st, depending on grade and location.