European waste-based feedstocks demand broadly stable; vegoil trading increases

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European waste-based feedstocks demand broadly stable; vegoil trading increases

Alexandra Watts | 02.20.2025

European feedstock prices were mixed in the week to Thursday February 20, with used cooking oil (UCO) prices broadly stable, while some higher-quality animal fats softened and lower-grade animal fats increased on consistent demand.

Sources indicated ideas for Category 3 edible-grade beef tallow and pork lard in the range of €1,100-1,130 ($1,154-1,185) per tonne in North-West Europe (NWE), while prices for mixed fat with 15% free fatty acids (FFA) were reported at €970-980 per tonne DDP NWE.

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