Spain overtakes India as largest importer of Ukrainian sunflower oil

Spain overtakes India as largest importer of Ukrainian sunflower oil

13th July, 2026

Spain overtook India to become the leading buyer of Ukrainian sunflower oil in July-May of the 2025/2026 marketing year, Latifundist wrote, citing Ministry of Economy data.

June FAO Vegetable Oil Price Index up 23.3% on previous year

June FAO Vegetable Oil Price Index up 23.3% on previous year

13th July, 2026

Global vegetable oil prices increased in June, according to the benchmark United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Vegetable Oil Price Index released on 3 July.

Malaysia’s 2026/27 palm oil production forecast at 19.7M tonnes

Malaysia’s 2026/27 palm oil production forecast at 19.7M tonnes

10th July, 2026

The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has lowered its 2026/27 forecast for Malaysian palm oil production to 19.7M tonnes due to expectations of dry weather conditions associated with El Niño from June 2026 and well into 2027.

Latest issue: June 2026

June 2026

The June 2026 issue is packed full of news, special features and market updates to keep you informed and up to date on the edible oils and fats market.

In my comment, I discuss the publication of the European Commission’s long-awaited report on simplifying its EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), which applies to seven commodities linked to deforestation, including palm oil and soyabeans.

We also include a special focus on the Netherlands, one of Europe’s key energy and logistics hubs and one of the bloc’s leading biofuels producers.

In this issue, we also take an in depth look at bleaching earths, including their transport and handling and what processors need to take into account in the treatment of hybrid palm oil.

OFI’s regular mix of news, event…