FAO – Monthly Price Update Oilseeds, Oils and Meals, Mar 2025

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

Key findings include: In February 2025, the FAO price index for oilseeds continued to rise, reaching its highest level since July 2024. The price index for oilseed meals decreased, while the price index for vegetable oils increased after a brief decline in the previous month. The rise in the oilseeds index was mainly driven by higher prices for soybeans and rapeseed. International soybean prices increased due to high demand from the processing industry, especially in Brazil and the USA. Rapeseed prices recovered due to high processing demand in Canada and reduced global stocks. Sunflower prices slightly decreased but remained significantly above last year's level.