Oilseeds, Oils and Meals. Monthly price update No. 186, January 2025
22/01/2025
The Monthly Price Update is an information product provided by the oilseeds desk of the Markets and Trade Division of FAO. It reviews the development of international prices for oilseeds, oils and meals as reflected by FAO’s price indices. In December 2024, the FAO price indices for oilseeds and vegetable oils contracted month-on-month, whereas the index for oilmeals slightly rebounded.
Oilseeds, Oils and Meals. Monthly price update No. 185, December 2024
09/12/2024
In November 2024, the FAO price indices for oilseeds and vegetable oils continued to increase month-on-month, while the oilmeal price index declined markedly. The oilseed and oilmeal indices stood, respectively, 13.2 and 37.6 percent below their year-earlier readings, while the vegetable oil index climbed to its highest level since July 2022.
Oilseeds, Oils and Meals. Monthly price update No. 184, November 2024
25/11/2024
The Monthly Price Update is an information product provided by the oilseeds desk of the Markets and Trade Division of FAO. It reviews the development of international prices for oilseeds, oils and meals as reflected by FAO’s price indices.
Oilcrops, oils and meals (Market summary)
14/11/2024
This report provides an analysis of the most recent developments in the global oilcrops market, including a short-term outlook.
Food Outlook – Biannual Report on Global Food Markets - November 2024
14/11/2024
FAO’s latest assessments indicate differing trajectories across different commodities, with wheat, maize, and sugar production set to decline, while outputs of dairy, fisheries, meats, oilseeds, and rice are expected to increase, with implications for utilization, trade, and stock levels. However, global food production remains susceptible to shocks arising from weather conditions, geopolitical tensions, and policies.
Oilseeds, Oils and Meals. Monthly price update No. 183, October 2024
10/10/2024
In September 2024, all three FAO price indices tracking the developments of the components of the oilcrops complex appreciated month-on-month. While both oilseed and oilmeal indices still stood below their respective year-earlier levels, the vegetable oil index increased to its highest level since early 2023.
Oilseeds, Oils and Meals. Monthly price update no. 182, September 2024
23/09/2024
In August 2024, the FAO price indices for oilseeds and oilmeals continued to decline month-on-month, whereas the vegetable oil index increased for the third consecutive month. While both oilseed and oilmeal indices remained markedly below their corresponding levels of a year ago, the vegetable oil index firmed to 8.1 percent above its August 2023 reading.
Oilseeds, Oils and Meals. Monthly price update no. 181, August 2024
19/08/2024
The Monthly Price Update is an information product provided by the oilseeds desk of the Markets and Trade Division of FAO. It reviews the development of international prices for oilseeds, oils and meals as reflected by FAO’s price indices. In July 2024, the FAO price indices for oilseeds and oilmeals declined compared to the previous month and remained below their year-earlier levels.
Oilseeds, Oils and Meals. Monthly price update no. 180, July 2024
23/07/2024
The Monthly Price Update is an information product provided by the oilseeds desk of the Markets and Trade Division of FAO. It reviews the development of international prices for oilseeds, oils and meals as reflected by FAO’s price indices. In June 2024, the FAO price index for oilseeds declined to the lowest level since November 2020. By contrast, the oilmeal and vegetable oil price indices increased month-on-month.
OECD-FAO Agricultural Outlook 2024-2033 - Chapter 4 (Oilseeds and oilseed products)
06/07/2024
This chapter describes market developments and medium-term projections for world oilseed markets for the period 2024-33. Projections cover consumption, production, trade and prices for soybean, other oilseeds, protein meal, and vegetable oil.
Oilseeds, Oils and Meals. Monthly price update no. 179, June 2024
17/06/2024
The Monthly Price Update is an information product provided by the oilseeds desk of the Markets and Trade Division of FAO. It reviews the development of international prices for oilseeds, oils and meals as reflected by FAO’s price indices. In May 2024, the FAO price indices for oilseeds and oilmeals rebounded after declining continuously since December 2023.
Food Outlook – Biannual Report on Global Food Markets - June 2024
13/06/2024
FAO’s latest forecasts point to increased production and higher stocks for several basic foodstuffs. However, global food production remains susceptible to shocks arising from weather conditions, geopolitical tensions, and policies. These factors could disrupt the delicate balance between supply and demand, impacting global food security.
Oilseeds, Oils and Meals. Monthly price update No. 178, May 2024
14/05/2024
The Monthly Price Update is an information product provided by the oilseeds desk of the Markets and Trade Division of FAO. It reviews the development of international prices for oilseeds, oils and meals as reflected by FAO’s price indices. In April 2024, the FAO price indices for oilseeds and oilmeals both declined for the fifth consecutive month, whereas the vegetable oil price index marginally strengthened from the previous month.
Oilseeds, Oils & Meals. Monthly price update no. 177, April 2024
05/04/2024
The Monthly Price Update is an information product provided by the oilseeds desk of the Markets and Trade Division of FAO. It reviews the development of international prices for oilseeds, oils and meals as reflected by FAO’s price indices.In March 2024, the FAO price indices for oilseeds and oilmeals continued to decline, whereas the vegetable oil price index rebounded markedly from the previous month.
Oilseeds, Oils and Meals. Monthly price update no. 176, March 2024
28/03/2024
The Monthly Price Update is an information product provided by the oilseeds desk of the Markets and Trade Division of FAO. It reviews the development of international prices for oilseeds, oils and meals as reflected by FAO’s price indices. In February, all three FAO price indices pertainingto the oilcrops complex declined.
Oilseeds, Oils & Meals. Monthly price update no. 175, February 2024
12/02/2024
The Monthly Price Update is an information product provided by the oilseeds desk of the Markets and Trade Division of FAO. It reviews the development of international prices for oilseeds, oils and meals as reflected by FAO’s price indices. In January 2024, the FAO price indices for oilseeds and oilmeals declined month-on-month, while the vegetable oil price index remained virtually unchanged.
Oilseeds, Oils & Meals. Monthly price update no. 174, January 2024
25/01/2024
The Monthly Price Update is an information product provided by the oilseeds desk of the Markets and Trade Division of FAO. It reviews the development of international prices for oilseeds, oils and meals as reflected by FAO’s price indices. In December 2023, the oilseed and vegetable oil price indices declined marginally compared to November 2023, while the oilmeal price index fell markedly.
Oilseeds, Oils & Meals. Monthly price update no. 173, December 2023
12/12/2023
The Monthly Price Update is an information product provided by the oilseeds desk of the Markets and Trade Division of FAO. It reviews the development of international prices for oilseeds, oils and meals as reflected by FAO’s price indices. In November 2023, all FAO price indices trailing the oilcrop complex increased from the previous month.
Oilseeds, Oils & Meals. Monthly price update no. 172, November 2023
12/11/2023
The Monthly Price Update is an information product provided by the oilseeds desk of the Markets and Trade Division of FAO. It reviews the development of international prices for oilseeds, oils and meals as reflected by FAO’s price indices.
Food Outlook – Biannual Report on Global Food Markets - November 2023
09/11/2023
FAO's latest forecasts point to favourable production outlooks across most basic foodstuffs. However, global food production systems remain vulnerable to shocks, stemming from extreme weather events, and rising geopolitical tensions and policies, potentially tipping the delicate demand-supply balances, dampening prospects for international trade in food commodities and with implications for global food security.