Rape prices in Paris rose another 2% to a 5-month high

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Published Mar 28, 2024

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The European Commission's strategy to restrict Russian agricultural imports has led to a surge in rapeseed prices, with May futures on the Paris MATIF reaching a peak since October 2023. Despite a forecasted dip in harvest due to smaller sowing areas, an anticipated increase in yield from favorable weather conditions keeps the market robust. Rapeseed prices have fluctuated throughout the season, yet EU processing volumes have soared to record levels. In contrast, a significant drop in Canadian canola exports has dampened EU interest due to high prices. Additionally, geopolitical tensions and attacks on Russian refineries have impacted Brent crude oil prices, hinting at possible future fluctuations in oilseed prices.

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The intentions of the European Commission to limit the supply of Russian agricultural products to the EU market supported the prices not only of wheat, but also of rapeseed. May rape futures on the Paris MATIF rose 2% yesterday to the highest level since October 2023 at €457/t or $495.3/t (+3.1% for the week, +10% during March). August futures are still trading at the same level, which indicates that the market is ignoring forecasts of a decrease in harvest. Experts of the Coceral agency predict that, due to the reduction of sowing areas, rapeseed production in the EU and Great Britain in 2024 will decrease compared to the previous year by 1.1 to 20.2 million tons. At the same time, the MARS agency increased the forecast of the average yield of rapeseed in the EU in 2024 to 3.25 t/ha, which will exceed last year by 2% due to abundant rainfall and mild winter. In the current season, rapeseed prices reached a maximum of €513/t in July and then fell to €407/t in February. According ...

Source: UkrAgroConsult