Biodiesel Price, Demand & Supply | ChemAnalyst
In the North American market,
Biodiesel prices experienced a significant decline in the third quarter of
2023, concluding in September. The decrease in prices was attributed to weak
demand from the downstream transportation and industrial heating sectors,
coupled with ample existing inventories in storage units that met the low
demand without the need for fresh stocks. The subdued demand compelled
suppliers to maintain their prices and engage in negotiations, offering
discounts on bulk purchases. Simultaneously, the upstream palm oil sector also
witnessed a downward price trend, contributing to a reduction in the production
cost of the commodity. Buyers were advised to stay vigilant and closely monitor
market conditions to ensure they secured sufficient supplies of Biodiesel. In
response to the low domestic demand, producers lowered the production rate of
the commodity, operating plants cautiously with the end users' demand in mind.
Furthermore, trading activities were sluggish due to the presence of ample stocks
in storage unit inventories.
The market recorded a Biodiesel price of USD 2524/MT (FD-Hamburg) in September 2023. However, during the
initial half of the third quarter, Biodiesel prices in the German market
notably surged. This increase can be ascribed to various factors, including a
diminishing supply of palm oil, a vital feedstock for Biodiesel production. The
reduced consumption of palm oil in the downstream heating oil and lubricants
sector led to decreased inventory levels in the market, exerting pressure on
producers to adjust their offer prices accordingly. In the latter part of the
third quarter, the market price of Biodiesel experienced a slight decline. This
drop was a consequence of decreased demand from the downstream transportation
and industrial heating sectors, resulting in lower consumption of existing
inventories and subsequently reducing trading activities among manufacturing
units. Meanwhile, although the price trend in the upstream palm oil market was
increasing, the Biodiesel price trend declined due to lesser demand and
sufficient stocks.
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