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The publication of Fastmarkets’ AG-PLM-0013 Crude palm oil, cfr west coast India, $/tonne and AG-PLM-0014 Crude palm oil, cfr east coast India, $/tonne assessments for Thursday November 27 was delayed due to a reporter error. Fastmarkets’ pricing database has been updated.

The discontinuations of the Indian domestic steel rebar and steel billet price assessments are because feedback from the market confirms that the majority of quality long steel in India is produced via the blast furnace route, so the current assessments – which are for domestic rebar and billet produced through the induction furnace route – […]

Fastmarkets has corrected its AG-PLM-0013, crude palm oil, cfr west coast India $/mt and AG-PLM-0014, crude palm oil, cfr east coast India $/mt assessments, which were published incorrectly on Tuesday September 16.

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.

The following prices were affected: AG-PLM-0013 – Crude palm oil, cfr west coast India, $/tonneAG-PLM-0014 – Crude palm oil, cfr east coast India, $/tonne These prices are a part of the Fastmarkets Ags Oils, Fats and Biofuels package. For more information or to provide feedback on the delayed publication of this price or if you would […]

Fastmarkets has added these assessments in response to customer demand for more information along the forward curve. AG-SYB-0032: Soyoil cfr India $/mtQuality: 1% FFA max 1.25%, 0.1% max moistureQuantity: 10,000-20,000 tonnesLocation: CFR, West Coast IndiaTiming: Shipment is the next loading month from the assessment day for the first 15 days of the month, with the […]

On August 18 the following prices were published incorrectly: MB-ALU-0002 Alumina index, fob Australia, $/tonne was published in error as $369.13 per tonne. This has now been corrected to $369.10 per tonne. MB-ALU-0019 Alumina index inferred, fob Indonesia, $/tonne was published in error as $378.13 per tonne. This has now been corrected to $378.10 per tonne. MB-ALU-0018 Alumina […]

India’s ferrous scrap imports have rebounded in early 2025 but remain vulnerable due to competitive domestic DRI prices and shifting sourcing strategies by steelmakers. While near-term demand is subdued, long-term prospects depend on evolving supply chains and policy decisions.

Fastmarkets has corrected its MBU-ALU-0002 alumina index, fob Australia and corresponding inferred prices, which were published incorrectly on Friday February 21, due to an incorrect methodology application.