European animal fats jump on increased demand; rapeseed oil prices rise

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European animal fats jump on increased demand; rapeseed oil prices rise

Alexandra Watts | 01.09.2025

Category 1 and 2 fat prices were unchanged at €780-800 per tonne DDP NWE, with bids heard at €775 per tonne for delivery into France.

“Demand is very good for animal fats; with biofuel producers actively booking volumes, cargo availability might become an issue later this year,” a Europe-based source told Fastmarkets.

Buying interest for poultry fats also remained strong, with animal feed producers seeking substitution due to higher soybe...

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Soymeal, Hi Pro, fob Central Illinois, $/tonne assessment was incorrectly entered as $280.00-285.00...

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Fastmarkets assessed the...

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