FAO – Monthly Price Update - Oilseeds, Oils and Meals, Apr 2025

The main topic of the report is the analysis of changes in international prices for oilseeds, oils, and meals as reflected in the FAO price indices.

In March 2025, the indices for oilseeds and meals fluctuated within a narrow range and remained below last year's levels. The oilseeds price index decreased by 2.5 points (2.3%), while the meals price index increased by 3.6 points (4.2%), reaching a five-month high. The vegetable oils price index rose for the second consecutive month, increasing by 5.8 points (3.7%) from February and by 31.2 points (23.9%) year-on-year. Key factors influencing prices include seasonal harvest pressure in Argentina and Brazil, reduced processing demand in the United States, and trade tensions between China and the United States.