UFOP-Market Information Oilseeds and Biofuels

Edition August 2025

Oilseeds

+++ Trading on the rapeseed market was on hold, as market participants stayed reluctant. +++ The 2025 rapeseed harvest was interrupted by rainfall across Germany. +++ US soybean prices were firmly influenced by weather markets, with favourable US weather conditions putting prices under pressure.. +++

Oilseed meals and oilcakes


+++ Rapeseed meal prices declined over the month. +++ Soybean meal lacked clear price direction. +++

Vegetable oils

+++ Rapeseed oil prices were exceptionally firm, but trading activity was limited. +++ Palm oil prices benefited from improved competitive positioning. +++

Fuels


+++ Biodiesel market remained at a standstill. +++ Crude oil prices rose sharply at month-end as situation in the Middle East escalated. +++