Philippines news

Thai cane area at risk from higher tapioca prices

Thailand's 2026/27 cane area looks set to shrink as tapioca pays better, and the mills are turning to white sugar exports for the rest of the year.

Vegetable oils diverge as Brent crude retreats

Palm and soybean oil fell as Brent crude retreated below $86 a barrel, while sunflower oil rose on continued Black Sea port disruption and slow crushing.

New Sathi crop bends old basmati prices, but the floor holds

The arrival of new Sathi paddy reset India's basmati rice market in early June. May had ended with exporters finding confidence and mills refusing to offer...

Coconut oil eases further on rebuilding Philippine supply

Coconut oil prices fell again this week, extending a decline that has run since early May. The CIF Rotterdam benchmark slipped around 4% week-on-week, while ...

Vegetable oils rebound on crude surge and biofuel policy shifts

Vegetable oil prices recovered broadly last week, with palm and soybean oil leading gains on the back of firmer Brent crude and new biofuel policy...

Philippine biofuel policy uncertainty weighs on coconut oil prices

Coconut oil prices at origin fell sharply this week, with the EXW Manila benchmark declining to $1,918/mt from $2,271/mt previously, as biofuel producers in ...

European chicken market forecast 2026: prices fall on Brazilian import increase, avian flu risk persists

After the lifting of the ban on Brazilian poultry, chicken meat prices in Europe have decreased significantly. The price decrease started around November...

Sugar prices near multi-year lows as global surplus holds, crude volatility adds uncertainty

Sugar prices touched multi-year lows in mid-February before a partial recovery linked to crude oil gains. The 2025/26 surplus remains...

Coconut oil prices drop $240/mt as demand weakens across key markets

Coconut oil prices decline sharply at origin as demand weakens and Philippine exports drop significantly, with improved production outlook...

CIF Rotterdam coconut oil follows origin decline with $250/mt fall

CIF Rotterdam coconut oil drops to $2,650/mt after holding steady, as Philippines origin pressure forces European importers to reduce prices.

Vegetable oil markets show mixed signals as laurics reach historic highs

Latest vegetable oil market analysis reveals coconut oil reaching crisis levels at $2,700/mt while palm oil gains on reduced US tariffs.

USDA drastically revises soybean oil outlook as biofuel regulations reshape US demand

USDA projects record 15.5 billion pounds soybean oil for biofuels, cuts exports from 1.7B to 700M bushels. Palm oil and sunflower oil rally.

How rising coconut oil prices are driving up ice cream costs this summer

Rising coconut oil prices have pushed the cost of ice cream and production to soaring levels. What's behind the increase?

Biodiesel prices surge as ISCC certificate suspension rocks European market

Biodiesel prices surge as ISCC certificate suspension hits major European producer.

US dairy markets show strength amid VUCA environment as Butter prices surge $0.16/lb

US dairy markets rally as butter prices surge $0.16/lb following unexpected cold storage data. NFDM and dry whey gain on weak dollar.

Global vegetable oil markets disrupted by Trump's 10-50% tariff policy: Palm, Soy, Rapeseed, and Sunflower Oil impacts

Discover how Trump's new tariff policy is disrupting global vegetable oil markets with our expert analysis.

Coconut oil prices surge amid supply constraints and rising global demand

Coconut oil prices surge to $2,306/mt as Philippine copra shortages meet record US/European demand. January exports reach 140K mt high.