
China's March 2026 imports of sunflower meal rose nearly fourfold year on year to 352 thousand tons, with 233 thousand from Ukraine. Total vegetable oil and meal imports stayed at record levels, led by palm oil at 510 thousand tons, as crushing of rapeseed slowed.
Strong Chinese import demand for sunflower meal supports Black Sea meal prices, while reduced rapeseed crushing and reliance on palm oil reshape vegetable oil flows.
Not enough comparable past events yet for a historical read.
After 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.
Not enough comparable past events yet for a historical read.
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