US Imports:
July-February SOP imports softened 38.6% year-over-year, to 69,698 st from 113,472 st. February imports were up 69.9%, however, to 14,495 st from the year-ago 8,530 st.
US Exports:
SOP exports for February firmed 369.5% year-over-year, to 6,531 st from 1,391 st. July-February shipments moved 14.0% lower, however, to 36,551 st from 42,482 st in the year-ago period.
California:
The SOP market in California remained at $750-$760/st FOB, with the low confirmed at Stockton.
Pacific Northwest:
SOP pricing in the Pacific Northwest remained at $800-$810/st FOB in early April.