Category: Rapeseeds

Non-GMO premium: Export prices for Ukrainian non-GMO rapeseed reached USD 555–560/t CPT ports on firm international demand. Muted domestic trade: Interior market activity remains weak, with local buyers waiting for larger volume offers before lifting bids. Mildly bullish tone: Steady export demand and processor willingness to raise bids point to moderate upside potential. Ukrainian Rapeseed…

Neutral Supply Impact: India’s record 11.7 MMT 2026 rapeseed harvest is largely offset by low old-crop stocks, leaving overall 2026/27 supply broadly flat. Export Headwinds: Rapeseed meal exports fell 32% and soybean meal exports 30% in Oct–Jan 2025/26 as Indian prices became uncompetitive versus global benchmarks. Logistics Risk: Elevated freight rates and disruptions linked to…

Planting Surge: Ukraine may expand rapeseed area by one-third to around 1.5 million hectares in 2026 if Middle East conflict and high energy prices persist. Energy-Driven Demand: Rising global fuel prices are boosting biodiesel feedstock demand, supporting rapeseed’s attractiveness for Ukrainian farmers. Production Boost: An extra 400,000 hectares could add at least 1 million tons…

Record output: Global rapeseed production is projected to reach a record 86+ million tonnes in 2026/27 on the back of expanded acreage and mostly favorable weather. Ample supply: Increased production in the EU, India, and Australia alongside higher Canadian canola acreage points to comfortable global supplies. Pressure on Black Sea: Strong competition from major exporters…

Bullish: Strong non-GMO demand and biofuel-linked support are lifting Ukrainian rapeseed prices despite quiet trading. Bearish: Limited trading activity and cautious buyer interest are capping near-term upside potential. Ukrainian Rapeseed Market Overview Ukrainian rapeseed export prices moved modestly higher last week, supported mainly by firm demand for non-GMO oilseed. While price sentiment improved, overall trading…

Indicative new-crop Ukrainian rapeseed prices are at $530–535/t, with western Ukrainian forward deals reported at $540–543/t for 2,000–3,000 t volumes. Reduced acreage, adverse weather, and potential reseeding create material uncertainty for 2025 supply and could tighten the market. Limited rapeseed acreage growth in the EU and processors’ reliance on Ukrainian imports may intensify competition and…

Export prices rise: Ukrainian rapeseed export values gained USD 3-5/MT amid stronger global rapeseed and canola markets. Firm port bids: CPT port bid prices ranged between USD 544-553/MT, offering competitive Black Sea benchmarks. Biofuel demand support: Higher biofuel sector demand and oil market uncertainty linked to US-Iran talks underpinned global price strength. Domestic slowdown: Local…

Neutral to Moderately Bullish: New winter rapeseed variety “Orlan” offers competitive yields of 61 c/ha and 95–100% winter hardiness, supporting long-term production growth. Structural Support: Belarus advances 145 winter and 68 spring hybrids, with seven under state testing, reducing reliance on imported genetics. Premium Segment Growth: High-oleic variety “Rodnik” targets value-added crushing demand, complementing high-yield…

Bullish: Ukraine’s 10% export duty is driving an 80% year-on-year surge in rapeseed crushing and boosting foreign exchange earnings from higher-value oil and meal exports. Bearish: Reduced availability of raw rapeseed and soybeans for export may tighten supplies for traditional seed-importing markets and pressure raw seed trade flows. Policy-Driven Shift in Ukraine’s Oilseed Market Ukraine’s…

Australian exports slide: Canola exports from Australia declined 15.5% year-on-year to 5.22 million tonnes in 2025. EU demand strengthens: EU imports of Australian canola rose to 3.22 million tonnes, reinforcing its role as the primary destination. Japan demand collapses: Japanese canola imports from Australia plunged 58% to 0.43 million tonnes, opening space for rival origins.…