
U.S. - Palm Kernel And Babassu Oil - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
Palm Kernel Oil Price per Ton June 2022
U.S. Palm Kernel Oil Import Price per Ton June 2022
In June 2022, the palm kernel oil price per ton stood at $2,746 (CIF, US), increasing by 8.2% against the previous month. In general, import price indicated a buoyant increase from January 2022 to June 2022: its price increased at an average monthly rate of +9.5% over the last five-month period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on June 2022 figures, palm kernel oil import price increased by +57.3% against January 2022 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in March 2022 an increase of 25% m-o-m. The import price peaked in June 2022.
Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Malaysia ($3,801 per ton), while the price for Colombia ($1,658 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From January 2022 to June 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Malaysia (+12.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.
U.S. Palm Kernel Oil Import Prices by Type
Prices varied noticeably by the product type; the product with the highest price was vegetable oils; palm kernel or babassu oil and their fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified ($3,008 per ton), while the price for vegetable oils; palm kernel or babassu oil and their fractions, crude, not chemically modified totaled $1,655 per ton.
From January 2022 to June 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by vegetable oils; palm kernel or babassu oil and their fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified (+11.5%).
U.S. Palm Kernel Oil Imports
In June 2022, the amount of palm kernel and babassu oil imported into the United States declined remarkably to 15K tons, dropping by -41.7% against the previous month's figure. In general, imports recorded a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in April 2022 with an increase of 41% against the previous month. As a result, imports attained the peak of 30K tons. From May 2022 to June 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.
In value terms, palm kernel oil imports declined notably to $42M (IndexBox estimates) in June 2022. Overall, imports showed a pronounced contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in April 2022 when imports increased by 34% month-to-month. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $67M in May 2022, and then shrank markedly in the following month.
U.S. Palm Kernel Oil Imports by Type
In June 2022, vegetable oils; palm kernel or babassu oil and their fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified (12K tons) constituted the largest type of palm kernel oil supplied to the United States, with a 81% share of total imports. Moreover, vegetable oils; palm kernel or babassu oil and their fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified exceeded the figures recorded for the second-largest type, vegetable oils; palm kernel or babassu oil and their fractions, crude, not chemically modified (3K tons), fourfold.
From January 2022 to June 2022, the average monthly growth rate of the volume of import of vegetable oils; palm kernel or babassu oil and their fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified totaled -15.4%.
In value terms, vegetable oils; palm kernel or babassu oil and their fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified ($37M) constituted the largest type of palm kernel oil supplied to the United States, comprising 88% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by vegetable oils; palm kernel or babassu oil and their fractions, crude, not chemically modified ($4.9M), with a 12% share of total imports.
U.S. Palm Kernel Oil Imports by Country
In June 2022, Indonesia (14K tons) constituted the largest supplier of palm kernel oil to the United States, with a 89% share of total imports. Moreover, palm kernel oil imports from Indonesia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Malaysia (1.1K tons), more than tenfold.
From January 2022 to June 2022, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of volume from Indonesia totaled -9.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: Malaysia (-27.4% per month) and Colombia (+39.2% per month).
In value terms, Indonesia ($37M) constituted the largest supplier of palm kernel oil to the United States, comprising 88% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Malaysia ($4.2M), with a 10% share of total imports.
From January 2022 to June 2022, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of value from Indonesia was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: Malaysia (-18.2% per month) and Colombia (+29.1% per month).
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the palm kernel oil market in the U.S.. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
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