Soyoil premiums plummet as
US policy shift reshapes
South American markets

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Discover how US biofuel mandates are pressuring South American soyoil exporters and changing global trade dynamics

Following the US Environmental Protection Agency’s release of new Renewable Volume Obligations (RVOs) for 2026 and 2027, CME soyoil futures surged. This sharp rise has driven down soyoil cash premiums in Argentina and Brazil, raising questions about future price competitiveness and trade flows from the region.

In a recent Fastmarkets article, Eduardo Tinti, Senior Price Reporter and Team Leader, examines how South America’s soyoil markets are responding to these shifts and what lies ahead for producers, exporters, and global buyers.

Soyoil premiums plummet as US policy shift reshapes South American markets
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Gain timely insights into:

• How surging US futures could pull South American soyoil premiums back to historic lows

• What widening price gaps between regional and US markets may indicate for global trade

• Why analysts expect futures could rise toward 70 cents per pound

• Whether South American soyoil can remain competitive with palm oil under current conditions


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