India Rapeseed Extraction Meal Price Trend (US$/MT)

Key Takeaway

• Factors affecting Rapeseed Ext. (Bulk) (Ex-Kandla) 38/2.5 prices: Prices are primarily influenced by rapeseed/mustard seed production, availability, mandi arrivals, crushing volumes, meal inventories and crusher margins. Since the product is traded in bulk through Kandla, export demand, international rapeseed/mustard meal prices, competing origins, global feed demand, port availability and logistics costs are important drivers. Demand from poultry, dairy, livestock and aquaculture feed manufacturers affects domestic consumption, while the relative prices of soybean meal, sunflower meal, groundnut cake and other protein meals determine its competitiveness.
• Mustard oil prices, seed procurement costs, crushing economics, currency movements, ocean freight and export orders can further influence prices. Product-specific factors such as protein content, residual oil, fibre, glucosinolate levels, moisture and other quality specifications create price differentials. Seasonal arrivals, inventory levels, government trade policies, export regulations, Kandla port handling costs and trader activity also contribute to short-term price movements.