
In Nepal, higher corn and soybean meal prices have raised feed costs, with industry representatives reporting that feed production costs are up about 15%. Imported soybean meal deliveries are taking 90 days rather than 60, while Indian corn prices have risen and some lower-quality Nepali corn is being sent to India for ethanol production.
Higher ingredient prices and longer import lead times tighten feed availability and lift costs for poultry producers, potentially pushing up livestock-product prices. Diversion of corn to Indian ethanol production adds demand pressure on Nepal’s corn supply.
After 729 past bullish trade events, Corn moved a median +0.4% over 5 sessions (56% higher; middle half -1.1% to +1.8%), and +0.5% over 20.
After 342 past bullish trade events, Soybean Meal moved a median +0.1% over 5 sessions (51% higher; middle half -1.1% to +2.6%), and +0.6% 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.