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One market which has arguably seen more support than others over the last six months is oilseeds. This tightness started with strong Chinese buying of soyabeans. This was exacerbated by small South American crops and has continued with problems for rapeseed crops globally.
As of this morning, Paris rapeseed futures (Nov-21) are worth €587.00/t. This is €212.10/t more than the average of the five prior November contracts, at this stage in the season. Furthermore, Nov-22 Paris rapeseed futures are currently worth €487.25/t. This is €110.50/t ahead of the five-year average of forward November contracts.
One key factor to watch for both the UK and EU this season will be how much the support in rapeseed prices drives an expansion in rapeseed area. One possible indicator we can use to determine if we will see an area increase is the ratio of rapeseed to wheat prices.
The relationship between the ratio and rapeseed area is minimal to say the least. This is due to many external factors in recent years. That said, at yesterday’s close nearby Paris rapeseed futures were worth almost 2.7 times UK feed wheat futures (nearby), in sterling terms. This is the strongest position for the ratio, at this time of the season, over the last ten years. This would, in turn, support the suggestion of an expansion in rapeseed area this autumn.
Rapeseed price support looks set to stay in the short to medium-term. Last week’s USDA supply and demand estimates cut rapeseed stocks-to-use to just 5.2%. The relative positions of other oilseeds improved. But stocks-to-use tightened for soyabean oil which has been a key driver of markets lately.
Further, Statistics Canada cut its production outlook yesterday. Rapeseed production is now forecast to reach 12.8Mt in 2021, 1.2Mt less than the USDA forecast. With global supplies of oilseeds and vegetable oils tight, continued support seems likely. Much of the focus now will be on South American soyabeans and Australian Rapeseed.
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As of this morning, Paris rapeseed futures (Nov-21) are worth €587.00/t. This is €212.10/t more than the average of the five prior November contracts, at this stage in the season. Furthermore, Nov-22 Paris rapeseed futures are currently worth €487.25/t. This is €110.50/t ahead of the five-year average of forward November contracts.
One key factor to watch for both the UK and EU this season will be how much the support in rapeseed prices drives an expansion in rapeseed area. One possible indicator we can use to determine if we will see an area increase is the ratio of rapeseed to wheat prices.
The relationship between the ratio and rapeseed area is minimal to say the least. This is due to many external factors in recent years. That said, at yesterday’s close nearby Paris rapeseed futures were worth almost 2.7 times UK feed wheat futures (nearby), in sterling terms. This is the strongest position for the ratio, at this time of the season, over the last ten years. This would, in turn, support the suggestion of an expansion in rapeseed area this autumn.
Rapeseed price support looks set to stay in the short to medium-term. Last week’s USDA supply and demand estimates cut rapeseed stocks-to-use to just 5.2%. The relative positions of other oilseeds improved. But stocks-to-use tightened for soyabean oil which has been a key driver of markets lately.
Further, Statistics Canada cut its production outlook yesterday. Rapeseed production is now forecast to reach 12.8Mt in 2021, 1.2Mt less than the USDA forecast. With global supplies of oilseeds and vegetable oils tight, continued support seems likely. Much of the focus now will be on South American soyabeans and Australian Rapeseed.
For information on price direction make sure to subscribe to Grain Market Daily’s and Market Report from our team.