Palm oil touches 2-week low on weak export data, strong soybean supply
Malaysian palm oil futures declined on Tuesday to a two-week low, weighed down by lacklustre export data and weakness in soybean prices as a result of ample supply.
The benchmark palm oil contract for March delivery on the Bursa Malaysia Derivatives Exchange fell 36 ringgit, or 1.05%, to 3,681 ringgit ($800.22) a metric ton in morning trade.
Read also
Palm oil prices are expected to continue rising after a short-term correction
Georgia reduced wheat imports in April
Brazilian soyabean oil exports jump 47% amid record crop and weak domestic demand
Zimbabwe plans new grain import levies to strengthen food security
Global vegetable oil production to hit record high again – USDA
Write to us
Our manager will contact you soon