Chicago animal fats and oils market trades higher on strong demand, tight supply

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Chicago animal fats and oils market trades higher on strong demand, tight supply

Alexandra Watts | 01.23.2025

Four cars of packer-grade bleachable fancy tallow (BFT) traded at 49 cents per lb Chicago on Thursday January 23, while four cars of choice white grease (CWG) traded at 46 cents per lb Chicago.

The move in the Chicago market is reflective of overall strength driven by strong demand from the oleochemical, feed and renewable fuel sectors across the US.

“I had a bid for more volume but didn’t have the supply to sell,” sources said regarding the current tight supplies in...

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01.23.2025

Chicago animal fats and oils market trades higher on strong demand, tight supply

Chicago animal fats and oils market trades higher on strong demand, tight supply

Four cars of packer-grade bleachable fancy tallow (BFT) traded at 49 cents per lb Chicago on Thursday January 23, while four cars of choice white grease (CWG) traded at...

READ MORE

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Sources continued to report limited trade for US animal proteins on Thursday January 23, leaving most prices flat day on day.

The only product under negative price pressure...

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Brazil’s tallow export prices climb, domestic bid-offer gap widens

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