Oils • Fats • Waxes • Special Ingredients
MARKET REPORT MAY 2015
General Market Situation:
There have been no substantial changes in common vegetable oils. Lower yields are being offset by improved output. Uncertainties in
regard to long-term developments, however, are rising. The ongoing favourable level is becoming increasingly attractive.
Tips and Recommendations:
Soybean Oil: South American harvests are progressing well. China takes a backseat regarding purchases. There is every indication
that prices will remain favourable.
Rapeseed Oil: Old crop has been processed to a large extent. Regarding the new crop, lower yields are expected in the EU than in
the previous year. The market remains still quiet.
Sunflower Oil: The crisis in the Ukraine is gaining in importance. Seeding for the new fall harvest is slow. We recommend reviewing
your requirements, especially with regards to Sunflower Oil high-oleic.
Palm Oil is moving laterally. Demand is restrained. But uncertain is the tendency for the new crop starting August.
Corn Oil: Poor weather conditions in the USA are hampering the cultivation of corn. In addition, the availability of corn germ is limited,
as there is a strong demand for corn from the Animal Feed Industry. Despite increasing prices we recommend long-term contracts.
Walnut Oil: The historic droughts in California are dampening harvest expectations also for the coming season, as water continues to
be rationed. Limited volumes are available, albeit at unchanged high prices.
Macadamianut Oil: Availabilities vary regionally. China is a large sourcer (Snacks Industry), some origins, however, are regulating
the country’s procurements. By closely coordinating procurements with leading producers we have been able to consolidate our position.
Shea Butter: Nut quality this season is often worse than last year’s. This limits supply, especially due to costly and loss-making
processing.
Argan Oil continues to enjoy great popularity. As Ramadan is early this year, precautious sourcing has been extensive and availabilities
are limited. We recommend close coordination.
Rose Hip Oil sees light at the end of the tunnel, as the South American harvest has begun. We are expecting concrete figures in the
course of May, however, yields are expected to be lower than in 2014.
Capacity Increase:
We have expanded our supply capacities and our container and drum filling plant substantially. In addition, we continue to raise
our quality standards in line with the IFS (International Food Standard – Higher Level). For details please review the attached information
sheet.
Sincerely yours,
HENRY LAMOTTE OILS GMBH
(issued on 07.05.2015) Attachment: Capacity Increase at our Storage Tank Farm and Container and Drum Filling Plant
Merkurstrasse 47 I 28197 Bremen Deutschland/Germany I Phone +49 421 52 39 46-0 I Fax +49 421 52 39 46-199 I [email protected]
www.lamotte-oils.de
Capacity Increase at our Storage Tank Farm
and
Container and Drum Filling Plant
With this investment we have increased
our supply capacities considerably. In
addition, we continue to raise our quality standards in line with the IFS (International Food Standard – Higher
Level).
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A closed system and an automatic filling plant in clean rooms form the basis
of the filling chamber. Trained staff guarantees perfect operational procedures and complete documentation.
Images 1) and 2) show the container
filling (both stainless steel and IBC) and
the outfeed through a double sluice.
Images 3) and 4) illustrate loading the
empty drums (through a double sluice)
and the drum filler, which is also in the
clean room.
Bremen, April 2015
Merkurstrasse 47 I 28197 Bremen Deutschland/Germany I Phone +49 421 52 39 46-0 I Fax +49 421 52 39 46-199 I [email protected]
www.lamotte-oils.de