Dynamics of prices for concentrated feed
12.01.2012
In December, further decline in prices for almost all positions was observed at the Ukrainian market of concentrated feed. Only soybean meal increased in price due to the limited supply. During the period from November to December, the prices for this type of concentrated feed increased by 3.4% (150 UAH/t) and amounted 4,625 UAH/t.
The average price for sunflower meal decreased by almost 8% (110 UAH/t) to 1,300 UAH/t. Sunflower cake fell by 8% (100 UAH/t) and cost 1,190 UAH/t. The price for soybean cake decreased by 2.5% (85 UAH/t) and amounted 3,315 UAH/t.
Fig. 1. Dynamics of prices for concentrated feed, December 2010 - December 2011
During the period from December 5 to December 20 the prices for concentrated feed were moving in diverse directions. Prices for sunflower meal (-7.4%) and soybean cake (-2.2%) decreased. On December 20, these products cost 1,250 UAH/t and 3,275 UAH/t respectively. Prices for sunflower cake remained unchanged — 1,190 UAH/t, soybean meal increased in price by 3.3% to 4,700 UAH/t.
Fig. 2. Dynamics of prices for concentrated feed (in terms of weeks)