iGrain India - The outlook for oilseed and oil meal prices in India appears to be softening in the coming months, as highlighted in the recent report from the Solvent Extractors Association of India (SIA). According to the SIA's forecast, prices of key products like soybean, mustard, and various oil meals are expected to decline over the next few months due to factors like lower exports, changing demand, and price corrections. Below are some of the key points and developments mentioned in the report:
Key Price Trends:
- Soybean: The ex-plant price of soybean currently stands at Rs 43,000 per tonne, but this is expected to decrease to Rs 41,000 per tonne by January-February 2025. This price is significantly lower than the Minimum Support Price (MSP) of Rs 48,920 per tonne set by the government for the 2024-25 season.
- Soymeal: The price of soymeal is projected to decline sharply, from Rs 80,000 per tonne to Rs 27,000 per tonne by early 2025, a significant drop that reflects weaker demand and supply dynamics.
- Mustard: The price of mustard is expected to fall slightly, from Rs 62,000 per tonne to Rs 58,000 per tonne in early 2025. Although it’s less drastic than soybean, this decline could still affect producers, particularly since the government has set the MSP at Rs 59,500 per tonne.
- Mustard Meal (Khal): The price of mustard meal is also expected to soften, from Rs 18,000 per tonne to Rs 16,500 per tonne, which could impact the profitability of mustard processing units.
- Rice Bran Extraction (DORB): Due to the export ban on rice bran extraction since July 2023, prices are expected to continue falling, with a projected price drop from Rs 10,000 per tonne to Rs 8,000 per tonne.
- Maize DDGS: The price of Maize DDGS (Distillers Dried Grains with Solubles) is expected to decrease from Rs 14,000 per tonne to Rs 11,500 per tonne.