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Key Takeaway
- Factors affecting P.F.A.D. – Ex-Factory Kandla – Non-Edible Oil prices: Prices are primarily influenced by crude palm oil (CPO) prices, palm oil refining activity, refinery operating rates, PFAD generation and local availability around Kandla. Since PFAD is a by-product of palm oil refining, higher refinery throughput generally increases PFAD supply, while lower refining activity can tighten availability and support prices. Demand from oleochemical, biodiesel, soap, detergent, fatty-acid, lubricant and other industrial applications is a key driver.
- Prices are also influenced by competing feedstocks such as used cooking oil, tallow, other fatty-acid distillates and non-edible vegetable oils, with relative feedstock economics affecting substitution. Indian biodiesel demand, crude oil prices, global palm oil prices, imported PFAD availability, import duties and currency movements can further affect domestic pricing. As the quotation is on an ex-factory Kandla basis, local transportation, storage, handling, stock availability and proximity to processors are important components. Additionally, FFA content, moisture, impurities and other quality parameters, along with inventory levels, seasonal palm oil supply and trader activity, contribute to price differentials and short-term movements.
About This Dataset
P.F.A.D. – Ex-Factory Kandla – Non-Edible Oil represents the domestic commercial price of PFAD available from processing facilities or stock points around Kandla.
Breakdown of the Trading Term
- PFAD: Palm Fatty Acid Distillate, a by-product of palm oil refining.
- Ex-Factory: Indicates that the quoted price applies at the seller's factory or facility and generally excludes onward freight and logistics.
- Kandla: Indicates Kandla as the geographical or market basis.
- Non-Edible Oil: Primarily used in industrial, oleochemical, soap and biodiesel-related applications.
Commercial Relevance:
The quotation provides a domestic ex-factory reference for PFAD before subsequent transportation costs.
Methodology
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