Oils and fats price movements on global exchanges, futures, weekly outlooks and food price indices.
Ukraine's oil flax market sees an acreage expansion as farmers seek low-cost export crops. Analysis of FCA prices ranging between 380-420 EUR per tonne.
Indian buyers increase palm oil purchases as discounts to sunflower and soy oil widen to multi-year highs ahead of the Diwali festival season.
Arab olive oil markets face a mixed 2026-2027 season with production surges in Jordan and Syria contrasting with 40% declines in Morocco and Tunisia.
Indian sesame prices climb as seed availability tightens and festival demand peaks. FOB New Delhi quotes for EU-grade sesame reach EUR 1.63 amid weather risks.
Malaysian palm oil exports surged 58% in early October to 1.13M tonnes, boosting CPO futures above RM 4,400 despite high stocks and weak soybean oil sentiment.
MPOC forecasts palm oil prices to stay above RM4,600 per tonne in November, supported by seasonal output declines and strong demand from India and biodiesel sectors.
Red Sea escalations drive up freight and war-risk insurance for grains and oilseeds, forcing costly Cape of Good Hope diversions for MENA importers.
Pakistan Customs issues new valuation benchmarks for coconut oil imports from Malaysia, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, and the Philippines, effective October 16.
Argentina hits a record 6.8-8 million ton sunflower harvest, surpassing Ukraine in exports to India and securing its place as a top global producer.
Rapeseed markets show resilience as firm European cash prices offset softer futures and declining EU import volumes from Ukraine and other origins.
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