Vegoils futures dropped across markets and regions, with Malaysian crude palm oil (CPO) futures hitting a four-month low while Chicago soyoil futures fell, pressured by lower crude oil prices and expectations around US biofuel policies.

In this thought leadership piece, Fastmarkets explores the growing importance of domestic soyoil prices, the inefficiencies of the current biodiesel pricing model, and why adopting domestic benchmarks is essential for a more accurate and transparent market.

Soybean futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange were unchanged on Wednesday October 15 amid positive data on US soybean demand, although concerns over the US-China trade war persisted.

Vegoils futures traded mostly lower on Friday October 10 after Malaysian data showed higher-than-expected palm oil stocks and as crude prices plummeted on progress in peace talks in the Gaza Strip.

Stay updated with our latest veg oils price commentary. Crude palm oil (CPO) futures traded in both directions on Friday October 3 before halting its two-day positive streak to end lower amid pre-weekend positioning and as palm tracked similar movements recorded in related soybean oil futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.

India has bought large amounts of soyoil from Argentina during the three days in which Argentina's export tax on several agricultural products was suspended, with soyoil prices plummeting by more than $50 per tonne on a CFR West Coast India basis since the suspension was announced.

Latin America, led by Brazil, is becoming a significant global soybean producer. This article explores how the region can navigate opportunities and risks amid rising geopolitical tensions and shifting trade dynamics in 2025 and beyond.

Fastmarkets has extended its Soyoil CFR India prices to include months 3-6 of the forward curve, addressing growing customer demand for better market visibility and risk management, as India solidifies its role as a key player in the global vegetable oil market. We answer your questions.

Global veg oils futures were mixed on Friday September 5, trading with gains in China and edging lower in Chicago.

The list of incorrect and corrected prices for AG-SYB-0082 Crush Margin US Soy M1 c$/bu can be found here. Fastmarkets’ pricing database has been updated to reflect this change. These prices are part of the Fastmarkets Grains and Oils, Fats and Biofuels packages. For more information or to provide feedback on this correction notice or if you would like […]