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.
With the Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) showing a sharp drop in production during November, down 19%, the market seemed willing to push palm prices higher. The MPOB also showed that exports had fallen roughly 12% over the same time period. However, export activity continues to stumble moving through December. Halfway through the month, exports have fallen 36% to 466,876…