Industry news & Vesper highlights

25-08-2025
Megan Hidden

Container shipping rates are falling rapidly as the traditional peak season comes to an end, with spot rates declining 6% in just one week according to Drewry’s World Container Index. The Shanghai-Rotterdam route is experiencing the steepest declines among all major global trade lanes. The sharp rate reductions mark a significant shift in market dynamics, […]

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starches market analysis week 25 2025
13-06-2025
Ben Schrader

Published by Vesper | June 17, 2025 The global starch market is navigating a period of relative price stability despite...

biodiesel market analysis week 24 2025
12-06-2025
Gehrman Kosenkov

Major supply disruption and strong petroleum diesel prices drive biodiesel values higher across key trading hubs June 12, 2025 –...

cheese market analysis week 24 2025
12-06-2025
Jasper Endlich

Market stabilizes as buyers and sellers reach pricing standoff ahead of holiday season June 11, 2025 – European cheese markets...

sugar market analysis week 24 2025
12-06-2025
Gabrielle Del'Arco

Sugar markets are experiencing significant downward pressure, with NY#11 futures recently dropping to 16.4 cents per pound, the lowest level...

cocoa market analysis week 24 2025
12-06-2025
Martijn Bron

Liquidity drought meets weather market dynamics in what experts call the most challenging cocoa trading environment in over 20 years...

oils and fats market analysis week 24 2025
11-06-2025
Gehrman Kosenkov

Palm oil pressured by strong Malaysian inventory while energy rally and trade talks boost soy complex June 10, 2025 –...

US Dairy market analysis week 23 2025
06-06-2025
Jasper Endlich

Market update: Fat-heavy products surge while protein powders decline as April trade data confirms China tariff impact The US dairy...

cocoa market analysis week 23 2025
04-06-2025
Ben Schrader

Mid-crop quality concerns persist in West Africa while recent rainfall provides limited relief for tight supply fundamentals June 4, 2025...

butter market analysis week 23 2025
04-06-2025
Jasper Endlich

Post-peak milk intake drives sharp price increases across liquid dairy markets while butter volatility recalls 2024 U.S. market dynamics June...