U.S. Imports:
SOP imports for May increased 299.4%, to 16,189 st from the prior-year 4,053 st. Imports totaled 169,983 st in the July-May period, rising 81.4% year-over-year from 93,718 st.
U.S. Exports:
SOP exports moved 288.2% higher in May, to 12,679 st from the prior-year 3,266 st. July-May exports firmed 32.9%, to 63,903 st from the previous 48,074 st.
Eastern Canada:
The SOP market was unchanged at C$1,395-$1,400/mt FOB in Eastern Canada in mid-July.