Rapeseed prices are falling on the global market

Published Feb 8, 2024

Tridge summary

Rapeseed futures prices have dropped by 2.8% to €414.25/t on the Paris MATIF and by 3.5% to $445.3/t due to the strengthening of the Euro-dollar exchange rate, increased offers from European producers, and falling soybean prices. Despite this, in Ukraine, rapeseed prices remain high at $370-380/t due to a shortage of offers. The EU is projected to harvest 1.4 million tons less rapeseed in 2024/25 than the previous season. Traders are now awaiting a new USDA report that may adjust Brazil's crop estimates, potentially halting the fall in soybean and canola prices.
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Original content

Under the pressure of increased offers from European producers and falling soybean prices, February rapeseed futures on the Paris MATIF during the week fell by 2.8% to €414.25/t (-2.4% for the month), but due to the strengthening of the exchange rate Euro-dollar prices fell by 3.5% to $445.3/t, GrainTrade reports. Yes, March canola futures on the Winnipeg exchange fell 1.8% for the week to CAD 598/t or $443/t (-3% for the month). At the same time, in Ukraine, rapeseed prices in the Black Sea ports remain at a high level of $370-380/t or UAH 16,300-16,600/t, as traders need to purchase trial lots amid a shortage of offers from producers. The number of traders buying rapeseed is decreasing, so its prices will also decrease in the near future. Demand prices for deliveries to Germany and the Czech Republic during the week remained at the level of €400-410/t DAP, so deliveries towards the western border are very limited. According to the Strategie Grains forecast, the EU will harvest ...
Source: Landlord

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