Sources say that Chinese exporters will increase prices and renegotiate after the tax rebates are cut.
Analysts and traders said that Chinese exporters will increase prices on a variety of products, from used cooking oil to aluminium, and renegotiate their contracts to pass the cost of Beijing’s tax incentives. On Friday, the world's second-largest economy announced that it would reduce its export tax rebate rates for certain refined oil products, solar panels, batteries, and non-metallic minerals from 13% down to 9%. It also said that it would cancel the rebates for products made of aluminium…
US soyoil prices jump as China reduces export incentives for biofuel feedstocks competing with US soyoil
U.S. Soyoil Futures rose 2% on the Friday after China announced it would reduce export incentives for certain products, including used cooking oils. Used cooking oil is a low-cost source of feedstock that U.S. Biofuels Makers use instead domestically produced soybean oil. China's Finance Ministry said that it will reduce or cancel export-tax refunds beginning next month. This includes some refined oil products, which traders have said include used cooking oil (UCO). This announcement is the latest wildcard in the U.S.
Palm oil drops for the third consecutive day due to weaker competitors and selling pressure
Malaysian palm futures ended lower on Thursday for the third session in a row, due to weakness in the prices of vegetable oils listed in Dalian and pressure from sellers in crude palm (CPO). The benchmark Bursa Derivatives Exchange palm oil contract closed down 23 ringgit or 0.46% at $4,964 Ringgit ($1,108.53). Paramalingam Supramaniam is the director of brokerage Pelindung Bestari in Selangor. He said that the CPO market was suffering from the constant selling pressure. This has generated interest and kept offers high for the local olein.
Palm oil suffers heavy losses in Dalian competitors oils
The prices of vegetable oils rivals in Dalian have been falling heavily, which has led to a fall in the palm oil futures in Malaysia for a second consecutive session. By midday, the benchmark palm oil contract on Bursa Derivatives Exchange for January delivery had fallen 114 ringgit or 2.27% to 4,912 Ringgit ($1,103.57). Prices have dropped sharply below the 5,000-ringgit mark, which is exacerbated due to weakness in the Chinese vegetable oil market. This indicates a consolidation after the recent bull market from Sept. 18 through Nov.
The price of VEGOILS - Palm has fallen due to profit taking before the GAPKI conference
Malaysian palm futures declined on Tuesday, after four sessions of gains. Profit taking was a factor in the decline. This is due to profit-taking ahead of the Indonesian Palm Oil Association's (GAPKI), which will be held later this week. By midday, the benchmark palm oil contract on Bursa Derivatives Exchange for January delivery had fallen 41 ringgit or 0.84% to 4,850 Ringgit ($1,110.86). Profit-taking is evident today, just before the GAPKI Conference.
Palm oil ends the day higher than rival oils as market focuses on key data
Malaysian palm oil futures closed Monday after rival vegetable oils. The market is waiting for data from the Malaysian Palm Oil Board and export figures. On the closing, the benchmark palm oil contract on Bursa Derivatives Exchange for January delivery gained 23 ringgit (0.47%) to 4,891 Ringgit ($1,119.22). The futures prices seem to follow the support for Dalian palm oil. Once the MPOB data and export figures are released, we will determine our position. For now, it will be following the leads of rival oils," said a Kuala Lumpur based trader.
Palm oil rangebound against rival oils as market eyes key data
Malaysian palm oil futures were sideways Monday as they followed rival vegetable oils while the market awaited data from the Malaysian Palm Oil Board and export figures. During the midday break, the benchmark palm oil contract on Bursa Malaysia's Derivatives exchange gained 1 ringgit or 0.02% to 4,869 Ringgit ($1,116.74). The futures prices seem to follow the support for Dalian palm oil. Once the MPOB data and export figures are released, we will determine our position. For now, it will be following the leads of rival oils," said a Kuala Lumpur based trader.
VEGOILS - Palm closes 3% more, reaches highest level in nearly two and half years
Malaysian palm futures rose more than 3% Friday, the highest level in nearly two-and-a-half years, in response to higher soyoil, crude oil, and positive estimates for domestic exports. The benchmark contract for palm oil delivery in January on the Bursa Derivatives Exchange rose 169 ringgit or 3.6% to 4,865 Ringgit ($1,112.00), its highest closing since June 30, 2020. This week the contract posted a gain of 7.25%, which is its second weekly increase in a row and its best performance since mid-June.
Palm prices rise on higher soyoil and crude oil prices; second week of gains expected
Malaysian palm futures rose more than 2% Friday on the back of higher soyoil, crude oil and positive estimates for domestic exports. At midday, the benchmark palm oil contract on Bursa Derivatives Exchange for January delivery gained 134 Ringgit or 2.85% to 4,830 Ringgit ($1,103.24). The contract has gained 3.53% this week, and is expected to gain a second consecutive weekly. David Ng is a proprietary trader with Kuala Lumpur's Iceberg X Sdn. Bhd. He said that the palm market was reacting to higher soyoil prices and crude oil.
Palm prices fall as India avoids premium prices but still has the best week for 16 months.
Malaysian palm futures ended lower on Friday, but still recorded its highest weekly gain since more than 16-months, as India pulled away from buying amid an increasing premium over soft oils. Fund positions are largely driving the current prices. At the close, the benchmark palm oil contract on Bursa Malaysia's Derivatives exchange for January delivery fell 70 ringgit or 1.52% to 4,533 Ringgit per metric ton. The contract ended a winning streak of four sessions on that day, but posted a gain for the week of 6.53%.
VEGOILS - Boost exports on the back of positive estimates and weak output
Malaysian palm oil futures ended up higher on Monday after two sessions of losses. Supported by higher export estimates, and expected seasonal palm production decreases, the prices rose. The benchmark contract for palm oil delivery in January on the Bursa Derivatives exchange gained 46 ringgit or 1.08% to 4,301 Ringgit ($1,000.23). The contract dropped 1.3% over the last two sessions. Palm prices are currently reacting to better export estimates, and the expectation of a weaker production in the next few weeks…
Palm gains from better export estimates and expectations of low output
After two sessions of declines, Malaysian palm oil futures eked out a slight gain on Monday, backed by increased export estimates and expected seasonal palm production decreases. The benchmark contract for palm oil delivery in January on the Bursa Derivatives exchange gained 49 ringgit or 1.15% to 4,304 Ringgit ($1,001.16), a metric tonne, during the lunch break. The contract dropped 1.3% over the last two sessions. Palm prices are responding to better export estimates…
Palm gains on short-term supply, but much-anticipated first-quarter outlook
After two sessions of declining prices, Malaysian palm futures rose Wednesday on the back of an expected increase in supply for next year, and on short-term demand. At midday, the benchmark palm oil contract on Bursa Derivatives Exchange for January delivery gained 75 ringgit or 1.77% to 4,314 Ringgit ($1,005.13) per metric ton. The contract has lost 1.89% over the last two sessions. The price of palm oil has increased today, due to an anticipated increase in supply for the first quarter 2025…
Palm oil continues to decline against weaker competitors; export data cap losses
The price of Malaysian palm oils futures dropped for the second session in a row on Tuesday. This was due to the weakness of rival edible oil and crude oil, but robust export data helped limit this fall. The benchmark palm-oil contract for December delivery at the Bursa Derivatives exchange closed down by 1.04% to 4,268 Ringgit ($993.26) per metric ton. It has fallen 1.89% over two sessions. David Ng, a proprietary trading at Kuala Lumpur's Iceberg X Sdn.
Palm extends its loss due to rival oil weakness
The price of Malaysian palm oils futures continued to fall on Tuesday. This was due to the weakness in other oils, but strong export data helped limit losses. By midday, the benchmark palm oil contract on Bursa Derivatives Exchange for December delivery fell 38 ringgit or 0.88% to 4,275 Ringgit ($993.26) per metric ton. David Ng said that the market was being impacted by the overnight decline in Chicago soyoil prices and the lower Dalian palm olein, a proprietary trading at Kuala Lumpur based trading firm Iceberg X Sdn Bhd.
Shell's refining margins in the third quarter drop dramatically
Shell said that its refining profits fell sharply from the previous quarter to the third due to a slump in global demand. Its oil product trading earnings were also down, the company added. Shell's trading update, released ahead of its quarter-end results on October 31, revealed that its refining margins had fallen by almost 30% in the three months leading up to the end September. They were $7.7 per barrel the previous period. Shell has said that it expects its trading results in its Chemicals and Oil Products division to be lower than the second quarter.
Palm up on Indonesian reference price increase in October
After two sessions of declining prices, Malaysian palm futures rose Tuesday as Indonesia's plans to raise its October reference price helped boost sentiment. By midday, the benchmark palm oil contract on Bursa Derivatives Exchange for December delivery had gained 43 ringgit or 1.08% to 4,038 Ringgit ($969.74). The contract dropped 3.71% in the last two sessions. Marcello Cultrera is a grains oilseeds softs broker with SSY Global. He said that the move…
Palm falls for second session due to stronger Ringgit, but still posts monthly gains
The Malaysian palm futures market ended the month in a positive mood, but on Monday it declined, the second session in a row of losses. A stronger ringgit dampened the mood, and traders were cautious, as palm oil continues to be valued at a premium compared to other oils. At the close, the benchmark palm oil contract on Bursa Derivatives Exchange for December delivery was down 53 Ringgit (1.31%) to 3,998 Ringgit ($970.15) per metric ton. The contract gained 0.53% for September despite losing 3.71% over the last two sessions.
Palm oil closes at its highest level since nearly 3 months, rising for the 6th consecutive session.
The Malaysian palm futures continued to rise for a sixth consecutive session on Wednesday. They closed at their highest level since over two and a half months as the strength of Dalian contracts outweighed profits taken by other oils. The benchmark palm-oil contract for December delivery at the Bursa Derivatives Exchange in Malaysia rose 56 ringgit or 1.4% to 4,044 Ringgit ($979.89), closing at its highest level since July 5. The contract's price has increased by 8.24% in the last six sessions.
Palm oil gains for the third consecutive session and logs a weekly gain
The price of palm oil in Malaysia rose for the third consecutive session on Friday, and also logged a gain over the week, thanks to the strength of rival Dalian contracts. However, lower crude oil prices and concerns about demand capped this rise. The benchmark palm-oil contract for December delivery at the Bursa Derivatives Exchange in Malaysia closed 72 ringgit or 1.86% higher, closing at 3,948 Ringgit ($940.00) per metric ton. After two weeks of falling prices, the contract rose 3.5% in this week's trading.
