For the Quarter Ending June 2026
Castor Oil Prices in North America
- In the USA, the Castor Oil Price Index fell by 0.25% quarter-over-quarter, freight and supply.
- The average Castor Oil price for the quarter was approximately USD 1603.33/MT delivered into Houston.
- Castor Oil Spot Price remained subdued as distributors held inventories and spot inquiries stayed limited.
- Castor Oil Price Forecast anticipates upside if monsoon delays persist and freight rates continue rising.
- Castor Oil Production Cost Trend: rising container and insurance expenses increase landed cost to Houston.
- Castor Oil Demand Outlook remains steady as lubricant and biopolymer sectors maintain offtake despite buying.
- Castor Oil Price Index saw upward pressure as monsoon concerns met elevated freight and insurance.
- Exporters preserved offers to hedge geopolitical risk, limiting supply flexibility despite balanced US distributor stocks.
Why did the price of Castor Oil change in June 2026 in North America?
- Delayed monsoon reduced castor-seed plantings, cutting Indian export availability and tightening June shipment allocations noticeably.
- Container freight and war-risk insurance surged, inflating landed costs and exerting upward pressure on offers.
- Buyers maintained comfortable inventories, limiting spot purchases while downstream demand remained steady supporting orders
Castor Oil Prices in APAC
- In South Korea, the Castor Oil Price Index fell by 2.295% quarter-over-quarter, softer Indian exports.
- The average Castor Oil price for the quarter was approximately USD 1490/MT, CFR Busan imports.
- Castor Oil Spot Price tightened as prompt cargoes fell and currency movements increased landed costs.
- Castor Oil Price Forecast expects fluctuations while the Price Index responds to exporter stock management.
- Castor Oil Production Cost Trend limited despite increased bunker and insurance premiums affecting freight components.
- Castor Oil Demand Outlook remains moderate with lubricant, cosmetic and bio-polyol sectors maintaining measured procurement.
- Castor Oil Price Index reflected ample Indian crop and stable exports, limiting upward price momentum.
- Monsoon-related port and loading delays could tighten prompt availability, supporting the Price Index in near-term.
Why did the price of Castor Oil change in June 2026 in APAC?
- Stronger Indian free-on-board offers tightened prompt export availability, raising landed parity for South Korean importers.
- Korean Won depreciation increased import parity, pushing CFR Busan valuations higher despite stable container freight.
- Measured domestic buying and inventory drawdowns limited fresh purchases, moderating price escalation despite tightening supply.
China
- In China, the Castor Oil Price Index fell by 3.21% quarter-over-quarter, reflecting weak export demand.
- Castor Oil Spot Price firmed June as merchant availability tightened and exporters lifted FOB offers.
India
- In India, the Castor Oil Price Index fell by 3.72% quarter-over-quarter, driven by heavier seed arrivals and weak exports.
- Castor Oil Spot Price tightened in June amid seed shortages, supporting pressure on ex-warehouse Price Index.
Castor Oil Prices in Europe
- In France, the Castor Oil Price Index fell by 0.80% quarter-over-quarter, reflecting softer export offers.
- The average Castor Oil price for the quarter was USD 1580/MT, reflecting stable imported availability.
- Castor Oil Spot Price rose on tighter arrivals, firmer exporter offers and increased ocean freight.
- Castor Oil Price Forecast shows modest upside risk, supported by balanced stocks and cautious buyers.
- Castor Oil Production Cost Trend rose as seed prices firmed and freight increased landed costs.
- Castor Oil Demand Outlook remains steady, supported by bio-polyamide, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical sector offtake domestically.
- Castor Oil Price Index movements reflected India and Brazil exporter parity, restricting arbitrage and optionality.
- Port operations fluid at Marseille and Le Havre, but bunching and surcharges supported firmer offers.
Why did the price of Castor Oil change in June 2026 in Europe?
- Reduced arrivals from India and Brazil tightened availability, leading exporters to lift offers, constrain allocations.
- Euro depreciation amplified dollar invoices while higher ocean freight and war-risk surcharges increased landed costs.
- Steady offtake from bio-polyamide and cosmetics absorbed cargoes, preventing inventory build-up despite higher import costs.
Netherlands
- In the Netherlands, the Castor Oil Price Index fell by 0.67% quarter-over-quarter, reflecting logistic-driven weakness.
- Rising freight and war-risk insurance pushed the Castor Oil Spot Price higher, tightening prompt supply.
Italy
- In Italy, the Castor Oil Price Index fell by 0.83% quarter-over-quarter, due to freight and currency.
- Weakening euro and freight increases lifted the Castor Oil Spot Price, pressuring landed-cost margins industry-wide.
For the Quarter Ending March 2026
Castor Oil Prices in North America
- In USA, the Castor Oil Price Index fell by 1.85% quarter-over-quarter, reflecting improved origin supply.
- The average Castor Oil price for the quarter was approximately USD 1607.33/MT, reported by importers.
- Castor Oil Spot Price eased as freight declines reduced landed costs, tempering importers' buying interest.
- Castor Oil Price Forecast points to mild volatility with measured CFR adjustments as inventories balance.
- Castor Oil Production Cost Trend rose as higher energy benchmarks increased logistics and insurance components.
- Castor Oil Demand Outlook remains moderate as downstream sectors kept routine procurement and normal offtake.
- Inventory draws were limited; export allocations and Gulf stocks influenced the Castor Oil Price Index.
- Major suppliers maintained steady shipments and Gulf terminal operations, supporting offers despite subdued spot enquiries.
Why did the price of Castor Oil change in March 2026 in North America?
- Improved Indian harvest and softer export offers increased availability, reducing landed import costs and urgency.
- Container freight declines trimmed CFR components, lowering landed costs and pressuring import pricing in March.
- Comfortable Gulf inventories and steady downstream procurement reduced buying, moderating upward price pressure during March.
Castor Oil Prices in APAC
- In South Korea, the Castor Oil Price Index fell by 1.68% quarter-over-quarter, on Indian exports.
- The average Castor Oil price for the quarter was USD 1525.00/MT, based on CFR Busan.
- Castor Oil Spot Price eased as ample Indian shipments and improved container availability pressured valuations.
- Castor Oil Price Forecast points to mid-quarter recovery as buyers replenish stocks amid tighter beans.
- Castor Oil Production Cost Trend rose on firmer beans and higher freight plus insurance premia.
- Castor Oil Demand Outlook stayed steady as lubricant, nylon and cosmetic formulators maintained routine offtake.
- Castor Oil Price Index showed balanced, slightly long conditions, keeping downward pressure on spot offers.
- Port and logistics supported steady imports; container scarcity widened CFR spreads, affecting trader offer discipline.
Why did the price of Castor Oil change in March 2026 in APAC?
- Indian export offers rose as firmer castor beans and lower exportable stocks tightened Asian supply.
- Container scarcity and higher freight and insurance premia increased costs, raising landed costs in Korea.
- Steady downstream offtake prevented rebuilding inventories, allowing origin tightness to pass through into firmer prices.
Castor Oil Prices in Europe
- In France, the Castor Oil Price Index fell by 1.34% quarter-over-quarter, reflecting subdued spot demand.
- The average Castor Oil price for the quarter was approximately USD 1592.67/MT, per market calculations.
- Castor Oil Spot Price remained pressured amid Indian and Brazilian arrivals, weighing on French markets.
- Castor Oil Price Forecast indicates CFR fluctuations as importers balance inventory and seasonal downstream demand.
- Castor Oil Production Cost Trend reflects higher energy and freight, sustaining cost-push pressure on prices.
- Castor Oil Demand Outlook remains moderate as cosmetics and bio-lubricant sectors maintain steady non-expansive procurement.
- Castor Oil Price Index uptick reflected tighter inventories and cautious seller behaviour across Marseille hubs.
- Export demand remained subdued while Arkemas polyamide shift reduced French draw, pressuring the Price Index.
Why did the price of Castor Oil change in March 2026 in Europe?
- Steady Indian and Brazilian arrivals increased availability, reducing seller leverage and softening March cost pressures.
- Middle East tensions raised energy and insurance premiums, increasing production and freight costs during March.
- Tight inventories at Marseille with cautious procurement limited spot demand, amplifying short-term Price Index weakness.
For the Quarter Ending December 2025
Castor Oil Prices in North America
- In USA, the Castor Oil Price Index fell by 2.81% quarter-over-quarter, reflecting tighter seed supply and firmer offers.
- The average Castor Oil price for the quarter was approximately USD 1637.67/MT, per CFR Houston assessments.
- Castor Oil Spot Price firmed as buyers replenished pipelines ahead of winter production cycles again.
- Castor Oil Price Forecast expects modest firmness into Q1 driven by limited uncommitted export volumes.
- Castor Oil Production Cost Trend increased as castor-seed procurement costs firmed, pressuring FOB values upward.
- Castor Oil Demand Outlook remained solid across lubricants, coatings and cosmetics, sustaining steady offtake levels.
- Castor Oil Price Index rose in December despite lower freight, driven by stronger origin premiums.
- Low U.S. tank inventories and Gulf port operations amplified prompt buying, supporting near-term price resilience.
Why did the price of Castor Oil change in December 2025 in North America?
- Higher castor-seed procurement costs in India pushed FOB offers up, offsetting lower container freight benefits.
- Low U.S. inventories and active replenishment prompted spot enquiries, tightening prompt supply and supporting prices.
- Exporters limited December allocations while Gulf ports operated normally, constraining available prompt cargoes for delivery.
Castor Oil Prices in APAC
- In South Korea, the Castor Oil Price Index fell by 1.48% quarter-over-quarter, reflecting net weakness.
- The average Castor Oil price for the quarter was approximately USD 1551.00/MT for importers' landed-cost calculations.
- Castor Oil Spot Price remained range-bound during October and November, with December showing modest upward.
- Castor Oil Price Forecast suggests firmness as importers replenish lean inventories and exporters hold offers.
- Castor Oil Production Cost Trend reflected higher freight and weaker KRW, increasing landed import costs.
- Castor Oil Demand Outlook remains steady as lubricants, cosmetics and specialty chemical buyers maintain procurement.
- Castor Oil Price Index was tempered by October-November range-bound trading despite December import-driven upward pressure.
- Low inventories and Busan port efficiency encouraged prompt deliveries, sustaining short-term CFR stability for importers.
- Operational continuity at Indian crushers and routine shipping schedules limited volatility, underpinning measured importers' buying.
Why did the price of Castor Oil change in December 2025 in APAC?
- Stronger Indian offers and higher freight raised landed costs, prompting pass-through into South Korea prices.
- KRW depreciation versus USD marginally increased landed cost exposure for South Korean importers during December.
- Low on-hand inventories and steady downstream offtake compelled replenishment, sustaining upward pricing momentum into December.
Castor Oil Prices in Europe
- In France, the Castor Oil Price Index fell by 2.54% quarter-over-quarter, reflecting tighter Indian offers.
- The average Castor Oil price for the quarter was approximately USD 1614.33/MT, reported in CFR Marseille.
- Castor Oil Spot Price tracked firm Indian FOB offers, translating into tighter CFR Marseille procurement dynamics.
- Castor Oil Price Forecast indicates modest firmness as seasonal replenishment and constrained seed arrivals support CFR.
- Castor Oil Production Cost Trend reflected higher Indian FOB indications and processing energy expenses in France.
- Castor Oil Demand Outlook remained supportive from cosmetics, bio-polyamide and lubricant sectors, maintaining steady offtake.
- Inventory and export demand constrained physical availability, keeping the Castor Oil Price Index firm despite freight.
- Efficient Marseille port operations eased deliveries, while year-end buyer coverage and producer routines supported prices.
Why did the price of Castor Oil change in December 2025 in Europe?
- Tighter Indian export offers and reduced seed availability pushed FOB values higher, transmitting into CFR Marseille.
- Steady downstream demand from cosmetics and bio-polyamide chains prevented meaningful price relief despite adequate terminal stocks.
- Stable freight and unchanged euro-dollar exchange meant fundamentals, not logistics or currency, primarily drove December price increases.
For the Quarter Ending September 2025
North America
- In USA, the Castor Oil Price Index rose by 3.27% quarter-over-quarter, driven by modest export firmness and restocking.
- The average Castor Oil price for the quarter was approximately USD 1685.00/MT, reflecting stable importer inventory positions.
- Castor Oil Spot Price softened in August, yet the Price Index remained supported by strategic restocking among importers.
- Castor Oil Price Forecast indicates mild firming into Q4 as procurement normalizes and exporters maintain disciplined offers.
- Castor Oil Production Cost Trend rose with higher seed prices and processing charges, pressuring exporter offers upward.
- Castor Oil Demand Outlook for personal care and industrial segments remains steady, underpinning the domestic Price Index stability.
- Persistent moderate inventories and stable logistics limited spikes in the Castor Oil Price Index during late-summer trading.
- Export offer adjustments and tariff developments influenced buyer patterns, reducing spot liquidity and delaying larger contractual commitments.
Why did the price of Castor Oil change in September 2025 in North America?
- Exporters raised offers due to higher seed and processing costs, transmitting cost pressure to prices.
- Tariff changes on Indian cargo reduced buyer urgency, curbing bulk purchases and lowering immediate demand.
- Downstream sectors maintained balanced inventories with steady consumption, limiting aggressive restocking and muting price rallies.
APAC
- In South Korea, Castor Oil Price Index fell 0.61% quarter-over-quarter, driven by softer export offers.
- The average Castor Oil price for the quarter was approximately USD 1574.33/MT, reflecting balanced inventories.
- Castor Oil Spot Price softened in August as exporters trimmed offers, easing landed import costs.
- Castor Oil Price Forecast indicates mild firmness into autumn supported by restocking and stable logistics.
- Castor Oil Production Cost Trend rose on higher seed prices, transmitting pressure to export offers.
- Castor Oil Demand Outlook remains moderate as pharmaceutical and personal care sectors maintain procurement schedules.
- Castor Oil Price Index softened in September reflecting stocked inventories and cautious buyer activity broadly.
- Ports and inland logistics remained efficient, containing supply disruptions and supporting Castor Oil import flows.
Why did the price of Castor Oil change in September 2025 in APAC?
- Softened exporter offers amid weak global demand led to discounted quotations and reduced import prices.
- July restocking left downstream inventories adequate, curbing immediate procurement and exerting significant downward market pressure.
- Stable logistics and limited freight variations prevented cost escalation, keeping import supply chain functioning normally.
Europe
- In France, the Castor Oil Price Index rose by 1.30% quarter-over-quarter, reflecting domestic restocking demand.
- The average Castor Oil price for the quarter was approximately USD 1656.33/MT, reflecting CFR-Marseille dynamics.
- Castor Oil Spot Price softened in August after July bulk-procurement covered immediate downstream-production requirements scheduling.
- Castor Oil Price Forecast signals modest variability as procurement-and-inventory cycles influence market momentum in the near term.
- Castor Oil Production Cost Trend reflected upward-pressure from origin-seed costs and Asia-Europe freight impacts domestically.
- Castor Oil Demand Outlook remains diverse with personal-care, pharmaceutical, lubricant, and food-sectors supporting offtake domestically.
- Castor Oil Price Index moved with exporter-offer resets, currency swings, and replenishment-buying patterns affecting flows.
- Castor Oil Spot Price sensitivity continues as suppliers adjust offers to stimulate purchases by European-importers.
Why did the price of Castor Oil change in September 2025 in Europe?
- Robust restocking by downstream users tightened available offers despite steady logistic-operations and inbound supply conditions.
- Origin seed cost increases and exporter quote hikes transmitted upward-pressure to French CFR import pricing.
- Euro exchange rate appreciation and freight cost shifts modestly reduced landed prices and influenced purchasing timing.
