Sulfate of Potash

U.S. Imports:

January SOP imports were noted at 24,814 st, spiking 767.5 percent from the prior year’s 2,860 st. July-January volumes totaled 78,270 st, 56.2 percent above the year-ago 50,096 st.

U.S. Exports:

The DOC reported SOP exports totaling 35,326 st for the July-January fertilizer year-to-date, a 51.9 percent year-over-year decrease from 73,467 st. January exports were reported at 4,609 st, falling 67.8 percent from the previous year’s 14,297 st total.

Southeast:

SOP pricing was quoted at $605-$615/st FOB in the Florida market, depending on grade.