War drives rapeseed prices to new highs

Rapeseed prices have surged in 2024, reaching the highest levels in years. Market volatility is being fuelled by conflict in the Middle East and yield concerns in Europe. Rapeseed prices see sharp increase Rapeseed has seen a substantial price increase this year. The Paris futures market quoted €528.50 per ton (August contract) on Tuesday. On 2 January this year, it was still €433.00. The increase is partly a result of the war in the Middle East. Temporary price rise According to a rapeseed