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.
There were no changes in the Australian market this week for domestic or export pricing. Sellers are optimistic that prices can move incrementally higher in the next few weeks, possibly $5 to $10 on the basis of tightening supplies in a few local markets, but exporters are facing some strong headwinds by way of cheap palm stearin out of Malaysia, $535 FOB. Cattle slaughter out of both NSW and Victoria were sharply…