Increased Oilseed Supplies from Ukraine and Australia In the global commodities market, the law of supply and demand invariably holds sway. Recently, a significant surge in the delivery volumes of canola from Australia and sunflower from Ukraine to Europe has precipitated a dramatic drop in vegetable oil prices. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, … Read more
Soybean and palm oil prices have continued to rise, despite lower oil prices, as traders anticipate increased imports by China and India. In the context of the US Fed’s interest rate increase to 5-5.25% and an expected recession in the US economy, traders have turned to agricultural assets as a more attractive investment. This article … Read more
The Dominance of Ukrainian Oilseeds in EU Market In the 2022/23 marketing year, Ukraine emerged as the leading supplier of sunflower seeds, rapeseed, sunflower meal, sunflower, and soybean oil to the European Union. This significant import increase, up 68% from the previous season to 9.8 million tons, reshaped the EU’s import landscape for oilseeds. The … Read more
Fed’s Interest Rate Hike Plans Impact Commodity Markets The US Federal Reserve’s plan to raise interest rates by 25 basis points above 5% to curb inflation is causing a ripple effect in stock and commodity markets, decreasing speculative demand and prices for oil and other commodities like grains and oilseeds. The move to increase interest … Read more
EU Rapeseed Production Forecast Revised Upwards Strategie Grains experts have revised their EU rapeseed production forecast for 2023, increasing it from 19.5 to 20 million tonnes compared to April estimates. This boost in production is attributed to favorable weather conditions across most of Europe, which surpasses the previous year’s output of 19.4 million tonnes. The … Read more
Commercial procedures for the international trade of commodities can be complex, involving numerous documents, payment instruments, and third-party inspections. To facilitate these transactions and provide a framework for the parties involved, the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) has developed guidelines and procedures that are widely recognized and used in the industry. In this article, we … Read more