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Indian importers have committed to over 150,000 tons per month of South American soybean oil for April to July 2026 delivery. Buying followed soybean oil trading at a $20-30 discount to palm oil, an unusual reversal.
Indonesia plans to raise its biodiesel blend from 40% to 50% toward the end of 2026.
Forward purchases lock in demand for soyoil and anticipate palm supply tightening from Indonesia's B50 biodiesel plan, supporting palm and soyoil prices into 2026.
timesofindia.indiatimes.comTOI Business DeskDec 1, 2025
ukragroconsult.comDec 1, 2025After 133 past bullish trade events, Palm Oil moved a median +0.7% over 5 sessions (64% higher; middle half -0.8% to +2.3%), and +1.7% over 20.
After 224 past bullish trade events, Soybean Oil moved a median +0.4% over 5 sessions (54% higher; middle half -1.5% to +2.1%), and -0.5% over 20.
Moves of each commodity's benchmark from the last close before the event. Historical reads pool past events of the same kind; they describe what happened, not what will. Not investment advice.
Dated Dec 1, Indian importers' large forward purchases of South American soyoil, spurred by soyoil's discount to palm, signal firm import demand and a narrowing spread, which could have supported soyoil prices on the day.
