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Maize prices in the Indore market moved higher on Tuesday, supported by increased demand from ethanol manufacturers. Traders said steady buying from distilleries has tightened local supplies, leading to an upward trend in prices.

Traders will be watching upcoming crop condition updates, and export sales data for clues on whether this weakness will persist or if seasonal demand and tighter Southern Hemisphere weather could offer support later in the year.

The product’s sustainability profile, cost‑competitiveness, and evolving technological improvements support its growing integration into feed rations worldwide.

Market analysts note that persistently high stock levels could weigh on rapeseed meal prices in the near term, potentially encouraging downstream buyers to step up procurement.

Vietnam’s demand for Distillers Dried Grains with Soluble (DDGS) continues to show strong momentum, with hundreds of active importers sourcing the feed ingredient from global suppliers. Recent trade data indicates sustained purchasing activity, reflecting robust commercial interest in the country’s expanding animal feed sector. Industry shipment records reveal that approximately 460 Vietnamese importers have sourced DDGS from more than 200 internationa

Indian rapeseed meal is being offered at significantly lower levels, around USD 200–235 per tonne on a CFR basis to Asian destinations. The price advantage has enhanced the competitiveness of Indian cargoes across Southeast Asia, particularly among feed millers seeking cost-effective protein alternatives.