The high level sunflower seed prices continue to impact same as weak seed farmer selling , DAP western part crusher SFS at 28,000 UAH per MT . The January sunflower crush represents the smallest output in at least the last five seasons. Market experts estimate that Ukraine farmers have sold nearly 4 million sunflower seeds, leaving approximately 8 million in stock, a notably high number for the mid-season period. Ukraine, sunflower oil offers FCA have reached levels of 1050 USD PMT, CPT Port at 1080 USD, RBD oil EXW at 1190 USD, and bottle oil at 1.24 USD per 1 liter, cash buying CSFO CPT levels of 950-970 USD. SFO 6 port FOB $ FM 1200/1180 AMJ 1210/1185 India, level of offers for February and March from Russia-origin sunflower oil remains at $1195 level . Mersin $1152/$1140 Russia SFS price ₽44,000 -₽46,000 with VAT + processing + logistics + duty = current offers level not calculating . Furthermore, the dollar has falling from 102 rubles to 97 minimum trade to the current 96.87 ruble since the beginning of the year, impacting the exporter's favor. Rapeseed From July 1 ,Ukraine exported almost 2.8M metric tons of rapeseed (up 4% from the previous season). Current level UAH 23,500-24,000 ($567-579) per metric ton CPT . Exports to the Far East are almost nonexistent this season. The high cost of seeds resulted in a limited rapeseed crush. Australian canola bids gained $10-15, reaching $509 FIS for the current crop and $500 for the new crop. Ukraine’s soybean market is seeing record crush levels, with prices gradually rising over the past week. bean oil prices at $1,000 EXW . Russia's SBO price offers stand at $890-900 EXW , India RBD SBO is offered at $1,220-1,250 GCC ports, marking a $100 discount compared to RBD SFO Ukraine . FOB Argentina at $1000. Argentina implemented tax cuts on agro commodities, reducing export taxes: – Soybean – from 33% to 26%, – Processed soy from 31% to 24.5%, – Corn and wheat from 12% to 9.5%. However, farmers report that local price increases do not fully reflect these tax cuts. The Rosario grains exchange indicates that soybean prices rose from ARS 295,500 ($280) to ~ ARS 315,000 ($299), but trading volumes remain low. SBO’s future hinges on U.S. political decisions regarding tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China. Currently, 40% + of U.S. agricultural exports go to these three markets. Additionally, rumors suggest India may raise duties on vegetable oil, though no details have emerged yet.
