- Exports in February were 5,891 tons compared to 6,214 tons last year, an decrease of 5%
- Exports year to date are 55,667 tons compared to 44,747 tons last year, an increase of 24%
The market is steady with limited availability of raw material.
All eyes are now on the weather. It has warmed significantly this week, and the forecast is for temperatures 10 degrees C above the seasonal normal though mid March. We expect bloom to start around the lake in 10 days or so, progressing to higher areas through to the end of April.