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Oilseed Markets Remain Under Pressure as Trade Uncertainty and Supply Adjustments Continue

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📉 Oilseed Markets Remain Under Pressure as Trade Uncertainty and Supply Adjustments Continue

📍 Oilseed markets are caught in a push-and-pull scenario, with rapeseed futures continuing their downward trend while canola shows signs of recovery. Soybeans remain steady, as shifting global supply and trade disputes add to market uncertainty.


📊 1. Market Overview: Futures Prices & Trends

🌍 CBoT (Chicago Board of Trade) – Soybeans & Products

📅 Contract 💰 Closing Price (ct/bu) 💶 Converted Price (EUR/t) 📉 Change 📊 %
May 2025 1,016.00 €342.84/t +5.25 +0.52%
July 2025 1,030.50 €348.40/t +5.50 +0.54%
November 2025 1,043.50 €353.10/t +5.00 +0.50%

📉 Euronext (MATIF) – Rapeseed Futures

📅 Contract 💰 Closing Price (EUR/t) 📉 Change 📊 %
May 2025 466.00 -2.50 -0.53%
August 2025 455.50 -2.25 -0.49%
November 2025 459.75 -1.25 -0.27%

📌 ICECA (Winnipeg) – Canola Futures

📅 Contract 💰 Closing Price (CAD/t) 💶 Converted Price (EUR/t) 📉 Change 📊 %
May 2025 569.30 €394/t +8.80 +1.55%
July 2025 582.40 €403/t +8.50 +1.46%
November 2025 591.50 €410/t +6.70 +1.13%

🌍 2. Market Drivers & Influencing Factors

📌 Key Market Developments

  • China’s Trade Restrictions Disrupt Global Rapeseed and Canola Markets 🇨🇳📉
    → New tariffs on Canadian imports have intensified supply chain disruptions.
    → Traders are monitoring how China’s demand will shift in the coming months.
  • Soybean Processing Slowdown in the U.S. Raises Concerns 🏭
    → NOPA crush data fell short of expectations, signalling weaker demand.
    → Export activity is slowing, with shipments declining week-over-week.
  • Strong Brazilian Harvest and Rising Exports Fuel Market Uncertainty 🚢
    → Harvest pace is ahead of last year, keeping pressure on global prices.
    → Export figures continue to rise, reinforcing Brazil’s position in the global supply chain.
  • Shifting Planting Intentions in the U.S. 🌱
    → Initial expectations for more corn acreage may shift in favour of soybeans.
    → High fertilizer costs and trade disruptions could alter planting strategies.

⛅ 3. 14-Day Weather Forecast

🇦🇷 Argentina: Favorable Conditions Support Crop Development

📍 Current Conditions:
→ Moisture levels remain steady, supporting late-season growth.

📆 14-Day Outlook:

Mintec Global
  • 🌡️ Temperatures: Moderate and stable.
  • 🌧️ Rainfall: Expected to continue, keeping soil conditions favourable.
  • 🚨 Impact: Likely to support stable yields and prevent further losses.

🔮 4. Price Forecast for the Next 3 Days

📉 Rapeseed (Euronext)

  • Trend: Cautious sentiment as trade instability weighs on market confidence.
  • Resistance Level: €480/t
  • Support Level: €460/t
  • 📊 Expected Range: €465 – €475/t

📉 Soybeans (CBoT)

  • Trend: Holding steady, but South American supply increases keep the upside limited.
  • Resistance Level: 1,025 ct/bu
  • Support Level: 1,000 ct/bu
  • 📊 Expected Range: 1,005 – 1,015 ct/bu

📉 5. Long-Term Market Data: Stocks & Production

📅 Season 🌎 Global Ending Stocks (MMT) 📉 Change
2021/22 311.5
2022/23 301.0 -10.5 MMT
2023/24 295.8 -5.2 MMT
2024/25 290.3 -5.5 MMT

🔍 6. Key Takeaways & Recommendations

📉 Market Insights:

  • Rapeseed and canola markets remain under pressure as trade tensions impact supply chains.
  • Soybean demand is slowing, while Brazilian exports continue to rise.
  • U.S. planting strategies may shift as farmers adjust to economic conditions.

🔮 Market focus remains on trade policy shifts and supply chain disruptions in key regions.