Canola futures rose from about C$626 per tonne at the start of 2026 to more than C$800 by the November contract’s year-end. The rally was supported by China reducing duties on Canadian canola seed and removing tariffs on canola oil and meal for 2026, as well as U.S. clean-fuel guidance approving Canadian canola as an eligible feedstock.
Lower Chinese trade barriers support demand for Canadian canola products, while U.S. biofuel eligibility adds a competing source of demand for canola oil. Stronger demand can lift canola and related meal prices; the article also notes acreage may need to increase 3–5% to make supply comfortable.
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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.
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