US Imports:
SOP imports dropped 36.3% in July-March, to 79,460 st from the prior-year 124,734 st. Imports were down 13.3% in March, falling to 9,762 st from the year-ago 11,262 st.
US Exports:
March SOP exports were reported at 4,859 st, a 2.8% increase from the year-ago 4,728 st. Exports slipped to 41,410 st for July-March, however, down 12.3% from 47,210 st in the prior July-March.
Eastern Canada:
The SOP market in Eastern Canada remained at C$1,273-$1,280/mt FOB in mid-May.