Weekly Edible Oil Report –
KLC (Malaysian Palm Oil Futures)
• Status: Market closed today. Ended ~1.30% higher last week.
• Key Reason: May exports rose 18%. India’s duty cut boosted demand.
• Outlook: Likely to remain steady to firm.
• Support/Resistance: Support – 3750 | Resistance – 4000
India – Palm Oil
• Status: Prices dropped ₹3–4/kg last week.
• Key Reason: 10% import duty cut on crude palm oil.
• Outlook: A further 5–10% drop possible, though much of the impact is already factored in. Prices expected to stabilize ahead.
CBOT – Soybean Oil
• Status: ~5% decline last week.
• Key Reason: News around possible biofuel tax credits in the U.S.
• Outlook: Uncertainty in policy may keep prices under pressure.
• Support: 44.20
India – Soybean Oil
• Status: Prices already dropped ₹8–9/kg.
• Key Reasons: Announcement of 10% import duty cut, weak demand.
• Outlook:
• Prices may stabilize soon.
• Argentine FOB rates showing firmness.
• Avoid hurried buying; wait for clarity on U.S. biofuel policy.
Mustard Oil (Jaipur Kacchi Ghani)
• Status: Minor decline from ₹1425 resistance level.
• Outlook:
• Short-term impact from duty cuts.
• A ₹2–3/kg correction possible.
• Long-term trend remains positive; dips could be buying opportunities.