
Reduced Parana River flows restricted soyoil shipments, creating a supply crisis for Brazilian biodiesel producers. Soyoil supplies 72.5 percent of Brazil's biodiesel feedstock in the first eight months of 2024, and the price jump has squeezed alternative inputs like cattle fat.
Biodiesel plants are prioritising delayed contracts, tightening spot availability.
Tighter soyoil supply and higher feedstock costs for Brazilian biodiesel support soyoil prices and can shift domestic demand toward exports, adding upward pressure on vegetable oil markets.
After 85 past bullish logistics events, Soybean Oil moved a median +0.7% over 5 sessions (64% higher; middle half -1.3% to +2.7%), and +3.1% over 20.
After 15 past bullish logistics events, Palm Oil moved a median -0.1% over 5 sessions (47% higher; middle half -2.4% to +3.9%), and +0.5% over 20.
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