11.22.2024
Biodiesel margins rise, but window of opportunity limited
Biodiesel margins continued to rise during the week to Friday November 22. The bean oil/heating oil (BOHO) spread boosted margins by falling to its lowest level since August 27.
Last week, the US hide market traded from steady to $1 lower depending on source and selection. The reported export sales last Thursday were impressive for the second consecutive week with hides and wet blue sales at 870,000. However, despite momentum from these sales, the follow-through business slowed with many bids well below market prices. A few people are claiming the market appears to be more stable, but as of last week, few buyers were…