FAQs

Brent crude is extracted from the North Sea and used as a global pricing benchmark. WTI (West Texas Intermediate) is produced in the US and typically trades at a discount due to transport and storage factors.

Prices are influenced by geopolitical tensions, OPEC+ decisions, US shale output, global inventories, and economic sentiment. Brent is particularly sensitive to events in the Middle East and Europe.

We track production, export, and demand trends in OPEC countries, the US, China, and key global trading hubs relevant to Brent crude benchmarks.

Subscribers receive access to our Weekly Grains Report, Monthly WASDE Digest, and timely market alerts covering critical developments such as planting progress, harvest reports, export activities, and policy shifts.

Expana updates corn commodity prices daily, weekly, and monthly, providing benchmark export price data from major exporters like the US, Brazil, Argentina, and Ukraine.

Expana tracks prices for major corn varieties, including yellow and white corn. We also cover derivative products such as ethanol and complementary products like feed additives used alongside corn in livestock feed.

Yes. Expana delivers corn price forecasts based on macroeconomic indicators, fundamental supply-demand analysis, and technical market signals. This combined approach provides a reliable outlook on future price movements.

The primary factors driving corn prices include crop yields, planting conditions, global trade policies, ethanol production levels, logistics disruptions, and macroeconomic conditions such as currency fluctuations and inflation.

We provide detailed corn pricing and market insights from major producing countries such as the US, China, Brazil, EU, and Argentina, as well as key exporting countries like the US, Brazil, Argentina, and Ukraine.

Weather is critical to corn production, directly influencing planting conditions, crop growth, and harvest quality. Our Weather & Crop Analytics tool tracks rainfall, drought, temperature extremes, and severe weather events, enabling users to anticipate potential supply disruptions.

Rapeseed Methyl Ester (RME) is valued for its cold-weather performance, making it ideal for winter blending in Europe. However, in warmer months, other biodiesels – such as SME or UCOME – are often preferred for economic or technical reasons.

UCO is a key low-carbon feedstock for biodiesel, particularly in Europe and parts of Asia. It is commonly used to produce UCOME (Used Cooking Oil Methyl Ester). China is a major exporter of UCO, though recent trade tensions with the U.S. and EU have raised scrutiny over sourcing and quality.

Government mandates, subsidies, and blending targets directly shape biodiesel demand. For instance, Indonesia’s B40 mandate requires a 40% palm-based blend, while the EU and U.S. support usage through renewable fuel standards and tax incentives. Policy shifts can significantly impact both feedstock sourcing and pricing.

Blend numbers refer to the percentage of biodiesel in a fuel mix. For example, B20 contains 20% biodiesel and 80% petroleum diesel, while B100 is pure biodiesel. Higher blends may require engine modifications depending on the application and region.

Biodiesel can be produced from a variety of feedstocks, including vegetable oils (soy, palm, rapeseed, coconut), used cooking oil (UCO), animal fats (tallow), and by-products like palm oil mill effluent (POME). The type of feedstock used influences the fuel’s properties, availability, and pricing.

We offer IOSCO-assured benchmarks, region-specific analysts, proprietary capacity and plant status data, and in-depth coverage across four continents – providing unmatched depth and transparency.

Outbreaks like African swine fever or avian influenza can quickly shift regional demand as herd populations fluctuate. Expana’s data helps you track these shifts across key markets.

Yes. Expana’s benchmark pricing can be used to build cost models for region-specific premixes and compound feeds, helping you track COGS and improve pricing accuracy.

Feed additives vary in concentration, format (powder, granular, liquid), and molecular structure (e.g. lysine HCl vs. sulfate). These variations influence pricing due to production costs, logistics, and regional demand profiles.

We provide 102 proprietary benchmark prices covering amino acids, vitamins, phosphates, and trace minerals across Asia, Europe, North America, and South America.

Raw materials like corn and sugar are critical fermentation inputs for amino acid production. Fluctuations in the prices of these inputs directly affect the cost structure for products such as lysine and threonine, leading to corresponding shifts in amino acid pricing.

Over the past two decades, China has become the dominant producer of feed additives, particularly amino acids and vitamins. This is due to significant investment in infrastructure, competitive raw material sourcing, and economies of scale. As a result, much of the global supply is concentrated in China, making its production dynamics a key market driver

Crude rapeseed oil is unrefined and typically used for industrial or biodiesel purposes. Refined rapeseed oil undergoes further processing and is used in food applications due to its neutral flavor and high smoke point.

Yes. Our forecasts incorporate macroeconomic trends, crop fundamentals, oilseed competition, and technical analysis to deliver reliable, forward-looking insight into rapeseed oil price movements.