Tallow prices are higher out of New Zealand and Australia. Tight supplies and strong demand from China, Singapore and North America are driving the price increases. Both markets are up US$100 from last week’s report. Flooding has shut down JBS Dinmore, which has a capacity of 3,400 head per day. Negative packer margins, tight cattle supply and expected maintenance times are expected to keep production tight through April, further adding price support to the tallow market.

EU Cat 3 and edible prices continue to trade higher on tight supplies. UCO prices are unchanged from last week and demand remains strong from the renewable sector.

Bleachable fancy tallow (BFT) max 4% ffa traded lower in the domestic US market, down $44/MT from the last traded level. An additional 800 MT is offered at…