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.
December soybean meal prices at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange are up $90/ST since August 28th. The increase of 30 percent over the last seven and a half weeks has primarily contributed to the higher prices of animal proteins worldwide.
Bovine meat and bone meal is up $20 CIF Indonesia and trading into China was steady at an average of $530. The neighboring markets continue to trade at $530 – 550 CIF.
The Australian market remains well supported by strong export demand. Values were up A$20 from last week on MBM for export and there is anticipation for higher prices to show up during the tender period next week. Feather meal trading was higher as well, again supported…