Canada Markets

Statistics Canada reported the February canola crush at a volume that was the lowest reported in five months, despite wide crush margins, while the cumulative pace is ahead of the pace needed to reach the current AAFC demand forecast.

This study looks at cumulative licensed exports for select crops as of week 33, while projects crop year exports based on the historical pace of movement.

Soybean oil for May delivery has faced a sharp drop this week, breaching potential support levels.

The May canola contract open interest is the highest ever for this week and trade during the month ahead could prove volatile.

Canada's Consumer Price Index fell more than expected in February, while food inflation, particularly food purchased in grocery stores, remains stubbornly high.

As we near the start of the 2023 shipping season in Thunder Bay, grain stocks in licensed storage are seen below average.

This study looks at deliveries of select crops into licensed facilities over 32 weeks, along with how this compares to the volume of grain available for delivery for this crop year and on average over the past five years.

Canola futures surged to a higher close on March 16 while ProphetX data shows the price of Australian canola falling at a faster rate than canola in the Chinese market.

CFTC data as of Feb. 28 shows noncommercial traders adding to their combined net-short position of hard red spring wheat, hard red winter wheat and soft red winter wheat.

Today's lower close for canola was an eighth consecutive lower close for the May contract, while the continuous active weekly chart shows a breach of a September low resulting in a breakout from a sideways range traded since June 2022.

Demand for hopper cars for loading was light in week 31 while a spring high is seen in week 39 according to the three-year average. Canada's two major railways continue to spot well below the number of cars wanted during the week wanted.

Canada's January soybean exports are reported at the lowest level seen in four months while cumulative exports are well ahead of the 2021-22 pace and the average pace of movement.

Canada exported 808,123 mt of durum in January. Exports volumes to the largest buyers are up, while shipments are seen to an increased list of importing nations.

USDA revised their global rapeseed/canola production estimate higher this month, while their consumption estimate is being ratcheted higher at a slower pace.

The Canadian dollar has recently sent bearish signals, while the March 7 move resulted in the largest one-day drop in over four months against the United States dollar.

Commercial canola inventory as of week 30 is reported at the lowest for this week in nine years, while this volume tends to trend lower through the balance of the crop year.

Prairie lentil bids were reported higher this week, while hot and dry conditions forecast for India is on the radar.

The Canadian Grain Commission's January Exports of Canadian Grain and Wheat Flour report shows a substantial increase in both volumes exported and the number of countries shipped to for several crops.

December 2023 MGEX spring wheat is reaching contract lows this week while holding just above 2022 lows.

This study looks at canola exports as of week 29 and how they relate to the current government forecast.