
South American soybean oil prices have fallen about 9% from the April 28 record, with Argentine and Brazilian FOB levels assessed at $1,745.40/mt on May 23. Weak demand from China, which was affected by lockdowns, and India, which was well supplied, weighed on prices.
Indonesia lifted its palm oil export ban but kept a domestic obligation.
Softer demand from key importers and rising Argentine and Brazilian supply pressure soybean oil values. Resumed Indonesian palm oil exports add competing supply in edible oils.
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