German Triticale Feed Market Holds Firm Around 0.225 EUR/kg EXW
German triticale feed prices in Drentwede hold at 0.225 EUR/kg EXW amid firm feed grain markets, steady demand and stable weather in Lower Saxony.
Prices
Feed-grade triticale EXW Drentwede (Lower Saxony) is quoted at 0.225 EUR/kg EXW as of 17 September 2026, unchanged from the previous day and just below early-September highs in the same location. Regional German listings confirm a firm but not spiking triticale market, with values in northern Germany broadly aligned and southern regions trading slightly lower on ample local supply.
| Location | Product | Term | Price (EUR/kg) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drentwede (DE) | Triticale, feed grade, 14% max moisture | EXW | 0.225 | Stable vs. previous day |
Supply & Demand
Recent German commentary points to an overall solid cereals harvest but with cost pressure and localized dryness earlier in the season, limiting aggressive sales at current price levels. At the EU level, triticale and mixed grains remain a relatively small, largely intra-EU feed market, with Poland–Germany flows especially relevant but not large enough to drastically change German balance in the very short term.
Livestock feed demand in Germany remains stable, with compound feed production figures indicating resilient usage despite structural pressure in the pig sector. Firm maize and other coarse grain values across Europe continue to support triticale’s attractiveness in feed rations, while no major trade disruptions have been reported in the last few days for this niche grain.
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Weather & Harvest Conditions (DE)
In Lower Saxony, including the Drentwede area, mid-September weather is dominated by mild temperatures around the high teens Celsius, frequent cloud cover and light showers, with daily rainfall generally below 5 mm. These conditions are supportive for late fieldwork and storage but do not create significant new yield or quality risks for already harvested triticale.
With the main cereal harvest largely completed in northern Germany, near-term weather is more relevant for logistics than for production. Slightly damp conditions may slow on-farm handling but are not expected to materially tighten local spot availability.
Fundamentals & Market Drivers
- German reports highlight generally good cereal availability but cost pressure, encouraging farmers to resist deeper price discounts for feed grains, including triticale.
- EU market intelligence suggests firm feed grain sentiment, partly linked to constrained maize supply and ongoing global grain uncertainties, which indirectly underpin triticale prices.
- Recent German triticale market commentary explicitly notes that EXW Drentwede prices, while edging slightly lower, remain historically firm due to solid demand and supportive price relationships versus feed wheat and barley.
Short-Term Outlook & Trading Ideas
The very near-term outlook for German feed-grade triticale around Drentwede is for a broadly sideways market with a mildly softer bias if external feed grains ease.
- Producers: Consider scaling in sales on any modest upticks above current levels, as downside appears limited but further significant gains will likely require fresh bullish impulses from maize or wheat.
- Feed buyers: Use current stability to extend coverage modestly into the short term, especially where triticale continues to price at a discount to local feed wheat and barley.
- Traders: Focus on basis and inter-grain spreads; the relative value of triticale versus other feed grains remains the key opportunity rather than outright flat-price moves.
3-Day Regional Price Indication (DE)
- North-west Germany (EXW Drentwede): triticale feed grade expected to remain close to 0.225 EUR/kg EXW over the next three days, with only marginal downside or upside risk in a generally firm feed grain environment.