For the Quarter Ending June 2026
Biodiesel Prices in North America
- In the USA, the Biodiesel Price Index rose by 4.65% quarter-over-quarter, reflecting tighter imports broadly.
- The average Biodiesel price for the quarter was approximately USD 1634.67/MT, reflecting elevated feedstock premia.
- Biodiesel Spot Price saw volatility as competing imports, constrained UCO collection, and blending mandates persisted.
- Biodiesel Production Cost Trend moved upward as used cooking oil and vegetable oil prices increased.
- Biodiesel Demand Outlook remained supportive from RFS compliance and seasonal blending, sustaining steady purchases nationally.
- Biodiesel Price Index reflected fluctuations, with freight insurance premia and import competition influencing Gulf Coast.
- Biodiesel Price Forecast shows modest upside risks from sustained feedstock strength and possible shipping disruptions.
- Inventory draws at Gulf terminals and pre-compliance buying underpinned near-term resilience in spot assessments regionally.
Why did the price of Biodiesel change in June 2026 in North America?
- Constrained UCO feedstock availability raised production costs, increasing landed import parity and tightening prompt supply.
- Geopolitical tensions increased freight insurance and voyage times, elevating delivered costs for Houston-bound biodiesel cargoes.
- Policy-driven RFS compliance buying and seasonal blending supported consistent demand across distributors, preventing price declines.
Biodiesel Prices in APAC
- In Indonesia, the Biodiesel Price Index rose by 6.35% quarter-over-quarter, driven by tighter UCO availability.
- The average Biodiesel price for the quarter was approximately USD 1312.67/MT as at Tanjung Priok.
- Biodiesel Spot Price signals fluctuated, underpinning the Price Index amid variable export and domestic bids.
- Biodiesel Price Forecast indicates upward bias as Biodiesel Production Cost Trend rises on methanol, UCO.
- Biodiesel Demand Outlook remains firm for mandated blending, supporting the Price Index despite export softness.
- Domestic inventories grew, pressuring the Biodiesel Price Index as exporters reduced volumes and offers softened.
- Major esterification plants operated at normal utilisation, supplying volumes yet limiting upside in Price Index.
- Higher freight premiums from regional tensions elevated landed costs, supporting a firmer Biodiesel Price Index.
Why did the price of Biodiesel change in June 2026 in APAC?
- Reduced UCO collections and export competition tightened feedstock supply, raising production costs, tightening product availability.
- Weaker rupiah and higher methanol import and freight costs elevated processing margins, pressuring domestic offers.
- Mandated B50 rollout increased mandated demand while smoother port operations kept immediate supply relatively balanced.
Malaysia
- In Malaysia, the Biodiesel Price Index rose by 6.50% quarter-over-quarter, driven by stronger mandated blending and firm feedstock.
- Biodiesel Spot Price firmed intermittently as UCO shortages and rising palm-oil support tightened immediate physical market availability.
Singapore
- In Singapore, the Biodiesel Price Index rose by 6.05% quarter-over-quarter, driven by feedstock tightness notably.
- Biodiesel Spot Price strength reflected tight UCO supplies, higher freight, and elevated bunker blending premiums lifting offers.
Biodiesel Prices in Europe
- In Spain, the Biodiesel Price Index rose by 4.14% quarter-over-quarter, driven by tightening feedstock availability and firm blending demand.
- The average Biodiesel price for the quarter was approximately USD 1475.67/MT, reflecting balanced supply and mandate-driven demand.
- Biodiesel Spot Price strengthened mid-June after tariff changes reduced opportunistic imports, tightening domestic spot liquidity.
- The Biodiesel Price Forecast indicates modest upside as UCO collection remains seasonally constrained and mandates persist.
- Biodiesel Production Cost Trend moved higher due to firmer UCO, vegetable oils, and elevated shipping and insurance premiums.
- The Biodiesel Demand Outlook stayed stable supported by blending mandates, recovering diesel consumption and stronger export nomination requirements.
- The Biodiesel Price Index displayed choppy weekly shifts, oscillating between feedstock-driven pushes and subdued inland blender activity.
- Domestic plants operated near normal rates while import barriers and logistics premiums supported tighter Spanish market offers.
Why did the price of Biodiesel change in June 2026 in Europe?
- Temporary import barriers and tariff notices reduced competitive inbound volumes, supporting firmer domestic biodiesel price levels.
- Seasonally lower UCO collection tightened feedstock availability, lifting production costs and constraining spot offer volumes.
- Steady blending mandates and improved export parity increased demand, offsetting weak inland diesel consumption patterns.
Germany
- In Germany, the Biodiesel Price Index rose by 4.36% quarter-over-quarter, supported by tightening feedstock availability.
- Biodiesel Spot Price indications tightened as inventories eased and modest export interest supported replenishment bids.
Netherlands
- In Netherlands, the Biodiesel Price Index rose by 4.52% quarter-over-quarter, reflecting constrained UCO supplies and blending mandates.
- Biodiesel Spot Price volatility eased as import flows stabilized, while the Price Index remained near mid-quarter levels.
For the Quarter Ending March 2026
Biodiesel Prices in North America
- In the USA, the Biodiesel Price Index rose by 1.87% quarter-over-quarter, reflecting temporary supply tightness.
- The average Biodiesel price for the quarter was approximately USD 1562.00/MT; supply remained balanced overall.
- Biodiesel Spot Price firmed on import premiums and precautionary buying ahead of spring blending commitments.
- Biodiesel Price Forecast sees near-term firmness from outages, then gradual softening as feedstock improves later.
- Biodiesel Production Cost Trend showed upward pressure from elevated vegetable oil costs and higher freight.
- Biodiesel Demand Outlook remained muted as blenders used inventories, limiting discretionary spot purchases and upside.
- Biodiesel Price Index movements moderated as imports offset domestic outages, maintaining spot availability in hubs.
- Producer outages were mostly temporary; market participants expected measured upside before feedstock supply rebalances later.
Why did the price of Biodiesel change in March 2026 in North America?
- Supply disruptions from U.S. plant outages and force majeures tightened spot availability, supporting higher bids.
- Rising palm and vegetable oil prices with higher freight and insurance lifted landed production costs.
- Imports and routine blending demand tempered panic buying, as inventories and cautious procurement limited upside.
Biodiesel Prices in APAC
- In Indonesia, the Biodiesel Price Index rose by 2.32% quarter-over-quarter, driven by firmer feedstock costs.
- The average Biodiesel price for the quarter was approximately USD 1234.33/MT, reflecting tighter UCO availability.
- Biodiesel Spot Price rose in March as Ramadan-related logistics tightened UCO collections and prompt availability.
- Biodiesel Price Forecast anticipates near-term firmness from compliance buying, easing later as feedstock supply improves.
- Biodiesel Production Cost Trend stayed elevated due to higher vegetable oil and imported methanol costs.
- Biodiesel Demand Outlook remained constructive with mandated blending and Q2 compliance buying supporting firm interest levels.
- Biodiesel Price Index volatility mirrored inventory swings and shifting export inquiries, prompting adjustments to offers.
- Low port inventories and rising bunkering demand tightened prompt supply, reinforcing upward pressure on Biodiesel.
Why did the price of Biodiesel change in March 2026 in APAC?
- Seasonal Ramadan logistics reduced UCO collections, tightening feedstock and lifting near-term biodiesel production costs materially.
- Elevated vegetable oil and imported methanol prices pushed production cost trend higher, constraining seller margins.
- Export inquiry timing and inventory rebalancing reduced prompt availability, supporting near-term price increases in March.
Biodiesel Prices in Europe
- In Spain, the Biodiesel Price Index rose by 2.06% quarter-over-quarter, reflecting firmer feedstock and logistics.
- The average Biodiesel price for the quarter was approximately USD 1417.00/MT, reflecting measured spot activity.
- Biodiesel Spot Price flashed firmer mid-March as feedstock shocks and shipping delays tightened prompt availability.
- Biodiesel Production Cost Trend rose driven by palm oil and energy price spikes compressing margins.
- Biodiesel Demand Outlook supported by mandated blending, while spot purchasing stayed cautious amid geopolitical uncertainty.
- Biodiesel Price Forecast signals near-term firmness from constrained supply, with gradual moderation as logistics normalize.
- Inventory accumulation in ARA reduced seller leverage, but export enquiries and restocking supported market resilience.
- Spanish plant outages and weather disruptions reduced output, increasing short-term reliance on imported prompt cargoes.
Why did the price of Biodiesel change in March 2026 in Europe?
- Supply disruptions from winter outages and Hormuz delays tightened feedstock flows and reduced prompt availability.
- Rising vegetable-oil and energy costs raised Biodiesel Production Cost Trend, pressuring margins and seller pricing.
- Spot demand softened as buyers drew down inventories, while mandatory blending maintained structural consumption levels.
For the Quarter Ending December 2025
APAC
- In Indonesia, the Biodiesel Price Index fell by 0.14% quarter-over-quarter, reflecting oversupply and feedstock easing.
- The average Biodiesel price for the quarter was approximately USD 1206.33/MT, serving domestic benchmarking purposes.
- December Biodiesel Spot Price tracked nearby CPO and methanol, tightening margins for refinery operators domestically.
- Biodiesel Production Cost Trend showed upward pressure from methanol and freight increases, lifting cash-cost baselines.
- Biodiesel Demand Outlook remained steady with B50 pilot, industrial procurement and mandatory blending supporting offtake.
- Biodiesel Price Forecast signals volatility as policy changes, CPO supply and import flows influence direction.
- Inventories, export demand influenced the Biodiesel Price Index, with port congestion and freight affecting availability.
- Major producer operating rates held normal, limiting supply shocks while policy measures shaped market sentiment.
Why did the price of Biodiesel change in December 2025 in APAC?
- Expanding CPO output increased feedstock availability, reducing marginal production costs and pressuring domestic biodiesel pricing.
- B50 road tests boosted demand, offsetting downward price pressure from abundant stocks and weak exports.
- Logistics delays and higher freight costs raised landed import expenses, contributing to elevated biodiesel costs.
Europe
- In Spain, the Biodiesel Price Index fell by 1.77% quarter-over-quarter, reflecting easing feedstock costs overall.
- The average Biodiesel price for the quarter was approximately USD 1388.33/MT, reflecting FD Spain conditions.
- Biodiesel Spot Price remained range-bound while the Price Index signalled sideways movement amid balanced supply.
- Biodiesel Production Cost Trend eased slightly as rapeseed and recycled feedstock availability improved marginally recently.
- Biodiesel Demand Outlook stays supported by blending mandates and resilient diesel consumption across transport sectors.
- Biodiesel Price Forecast indicates modest upside toward winter as restocking meets constrained waste-based feedstock supply.
- Biodiesel Price Index showed intermittent firming as coastal inventories thinned and export competition limited inflows.
- Domestic plant utilization subdued; imminent capacity additions may increase output and influence Biodiesel Price Index.
Why did the price of Biodiesel change in December 2025 in Europe?
- Tight waste-based feedstock availability in Europe compressed supply, elevating production margins and pushing prices higher.
- EU import constraints and anti-dumping measures limited palm-methyl-esters inflows, reducing replacement cargoes and tightening markets.
- Seasonal restocking and mandate-driven blending increased domestic offtake while freight and logistics remained broadly stable.
North America
- In the USA, the Biodiesel Price Index fell by 1.6% quarter-over-quarter, reflecting softer import costs.
- The average Biodiesel price for the quarter was approximately USD 1533.33/MT, supporting blending activity regionally.
- Biodiesel Spot Price momentum remained muted as Gulf CFR offers reflected balanced inventories and arbitrage.
- Biodiesel Price Forecast shows modest upside into Q1 from feedstock firmness and blending mandates ahead.
- Biodiesel Production Cost Trend rose as UCO and vegetable oil premiums increased, elevating replacement costs.
- Biodiesel Demand Outlook remains constructive with RVO-driven blending and steady industrial transport consumption through winter.
- Biodiesel Price Index found support from tight Gulf inventories and anti-dumping restrictions limiting cheap imports.
- Lean terminal stocks and persistent freight charges tightened availability, sustaining CFR offers into year-end activity.
- Regional plant turnarounds and variable European runrates constrained December exports, supporting near term price resilience.
Why did the price of Biodiesel change in December 2025 in North America?
- Tighter European UCO cargoes and anti-dumping restrictions reduced cheap imports, raising replacement costs and landed prices.
- Firm feedstock premiums and slight freight cost persistence elevated production and transportation costs, pressuring spot offers.
- Regulatory RVO activity and year-end blending urgency sustained demand, supporting bids despite neutral domestic industrial consumption.
For the Quarter Ending September 2025
North America
- In USA, the Biodiesel Price Index rose by 2.03% quarter-over-quarter, supported by policy and feedstock.
- The average Biodiesel price for the quarter was approximately USD 1558.33/MT, reflecting stable CFR Houston.
- Biodiesel Spot Price remained firm, supported by strong domestic blending demand and CFR Houston imports.
- Biodiesel Price Forecast suggests modest upside from mandates, though feedstock oversupply risks could temper gains.
- Biodiesel Production Cost Trend shows rising soybean oil expenses offset by increased domestic crush capacity.
- Biodiesel Demand Outlook remains constructive on RFS mandates, B20 adoption, and seasonal transport fuel demand.
- Biodiesel Price Index volatility eased as inventories balanced, selective outages occurred, and imports remained constrained.
- Biodiesel Spot Price and Price Index movements reflected tax credit reforms, logistic stability, exporter demand.
Why did the price of Biodiesel change in September 2025 in North America?
- Policy reforms reduced imported biofuel competitiveness, redirected demand to domestic producers, pressuring CFR Houston volumes.
- Feedstock dynamics, notably soybean oil tightening and high crush margins, increased production costs and supported spot prices.
- Inventory levels and export activity moderated domestic demand, while logistics and refinery utilization maintained balanced supply.
APAC
- In Indonesia, the Biodiesel Price Index rose by 6.28% quarter-over-quarter, driven by higher feedstock palm oil and mandate demand.
- The average Biodiesel price for the quarter was approximately USD 1208.00/MT, reflecting domestic blending demand and elevated CPO costs.
- Biodiesel Spot Price showed weekly stability, with inventory builds and steady export inquiry tempering upside despite feedstock tightness.
- Biodiesel Production Cost Trend rose as palm oil and UCO input prices increased, compressing refinery margins.
- Biodiesel Demand Outlook remains firm due to B40 mandate, subsidy support, and robust domestic transportation and industrial offtake.
- Biodiesel Price Forecast indicates modest quarter-end volatility driven by seasonal diesel consumption and feedstock supply fluctuations.
- Price Index momentum benefited from full plant utilisation, stable logistics, and limited operational disruptions across Indonesian producers.
Why did the price of Biodiesel change in September 2025 in APAC?
- Persistent B40 blending demand and government subsidies sustained domestic consumption mid-year, tightening available biodiesel volumes.
- Rising crude palm oil and UCO feedstock costs increased production breakevens, exerting upward pressure on biodiesel pricing.
- Smooth port operations tempered disruption risk, while export enquiries and seasonal demand created mild short-term volatility.
Europe
- In Spain, the Biodiesel Price Index rose by 1.97% quarter-over-quarter, reflecting regulatory-driven demand and steady feedstock flows.
- The average Biodiesel price for the quarter was approximately USD 1413.33/MT, reflecting steady procurement and inventory balances.
- Biodiesel Price Index remained range-bound as balanced supply and summer diesel blending supported moderate price stability.
- Biodiesel Spot Price exhibited limited weekly volatility despite tightening feedstock availability and Asian import competition pressuring margins.
- Biodiesel Production Cost Trend saw upward pressure from EU compliance costs and steady energy tariffs affecting processing expenses.
- Biodiesel Demand Outlook remains firm from blending mandates and maritime compliance shifts, sustaining baseline procurement into Q4.
- Biodiesel Price Forecast indicates modest upside risk from regulatory shifts, seasonal diesel demand and inventory drawdowns.
Why did the price of Biodiesel change in September 2025 in Europe?
- Balanced supply and steady UCOME arrivals marginally limited upside despite modest seasonal diesel demand increases.
- Regulatory compliance costs and FuelEU Maritime transposition tightened supply options, raising short term price support.
- Asian import discounts and thinner liquidity pressured spot trading, creating mild downward momentum by late September.
