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June 30th, 2025

Rapeseed Oil Prices Index: Trend, Chart, News, Graph, Demand, Forecast

In North America, the rapeseed oil market during the first quarter of 2025 was marked by a cautiously optimistic recovery in demand, particularly from the biofuel sector, even as supply constraints persisted due to logistical disruptions and adverse weather affecting major exporting regions. Market sentiment benefited from improved trading conditions and a weaker U.S. dollar, which boosted the competitiveness of domestic suppliers. Nevertheless, ample inventories across the region prompted traders to focus on clearing existing stocks, which restrained significant upward price momentum despite ongoing cost pressures stemming from rising shipping fees and higher prices for competing edible oils. Within the United States, rapeseed oil prices increased by 3.86% from the fourth quarter of 2024 to an average of $1,281 per metric ton in the first quarter of 2025, although the intra-quarter trend remained relatively stable. This price stability reflected a delicate balance between steady demand from the downstream biofuel industry and persistent supply-side challenges, including constrained imports and elevated logistics expenses. Looking ahead, the market outlook appears cautiously bullish, buoyed by favorable currency movements and sustained demand. However, traders’ continued emphasis on inventory management and signs of a modest decline in end-user inquiries could contribute to short-term price moderation.

In the Asia Pacific region, the rapeseed oil market in the first quarter of 2025 experienced a cautiously navigated trading environment, shaped by abundant inventories and currency fluctuations that favored supplier margins. Although regional consumption and consumer purchasing sentiment were expected to weaken, elevated raw material costs and sustained production levels provided underlying support to prices. Market participants were primarily focused on liquidating inventories at higher price points, while inflationary trends and escalating transportation costs added layers of complexity to pricing decisions. Overall, market sentiment was mixed yet stable, with expectations of improved trading conditions moving into the second quarter. In India, rapeseed oil prices fell by 2.98% between the fourth quarter of 2024 and the first quarter of 2025, but monthly data within the quarter revealed a bullish trend, as prices climbed steadily from January through March. This upward movement was driven by suppliers seeking to clear excess inventories at elevated levels amid currency volatility, rising input costs, and growing transportation expenses. Despite predictions of declining consumption, the near-term market outlook remains cautiously bullish, supported by resilient trading dynamics.

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In Europe, the rapeseed oil market during the first quarter of 2025 continued to see robust demand largely fueled by the biofuel sector, supported by strict renewable energy policies and high crude oil prices. However, supply remained tight due to constrained domestic production in several key regions, which limited availability and helped maintain elevated price levels. Currency movements, particularly a weaker euro relative to the U.S. dollar, enhanced European export competitiveness and spurred additional import interest from overseas markets. Managing inventories was a central concern for traders, who weighed stockpiling strategies against the possibility of price rebounds in an environment of persistent economic pressures, including rising energy and transportation costs. In Germany, rapeseed oil prices rose by 5.36% from the fourth quarter of 2024 to the first quarter of 2025, though monthly pricing data showed a largely stable trend within the quarter, indicating steady demand from both biofuel producers and downstream sectors amid tight domestic supplies. The market remains cautiously bullish, supported by European Union renewable energy policies and favorable currency dynamics, although expectations of minor price corrections and adjustments in inventory strategies suggest potential moderation in the near term.

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