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Hectic feed market drives up beer spent grain and maize prices
The market for roughage and by-products is further marked by the situation on the raw materials markets. The trade in feed is going well and in addition to the long-standing demand for spent grains, a number of roughage is now also more popular with livestock farmers.
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The uncertainty about the availability and pricing of raw materials ensures smooth trading, traders report. Livestock farmers left and right are anticipating by ordering more silage maize than usual. They fear the high purchase costs for the product itself, its availability or the costs of cultivation. By purchasing some extra product, they create a small buffer as a precaution. Silage grass also remains in high demand and maintains the high price level. The indicative price for silage maize has risen again by €2,50 and now amounts to €77,50 per tonne. The indicative price is €72,50 per tonne.
Straw trading seems a bit calmer
The trade in other roughage continues at a normal level, although the trade in straw is described as somewhat quieter. The indicative prices remain unchanged for the time being at an average of €132,50 per tonne, varying from €130.00 in the south to around €140,00 in the north. The fact that the price remains unchanged despite somewhat quieter demand is also because traders have recently reflected the sharply increased transport costs in the quotations, it is said.
The prices for other roughage such as fescue (€145 per tonne), meadow (€135 per tonne) and perennial ryegrass (€130 per tonne) also remain unchanged.
Beer grains permanently tight
The demand for spent grain is still greater than the available supply. Prices for protein-rich raw materials also recently increased further. Although soy still seems reasonably available at the moment, the product has become considerably more expensive. As a result, alternatives still count well. Beer spent grain has risen again this week by €0,05 per percent dry matter, and the indicative price is €3,50 per percent dry matter.
Potato by-products did not increase further in price this week. The supply from the industry is currently slightly larger now that many older potatoes are being processed from storage. However, the possible effect of further rising raw material prices will also have an impact on the market for potato by-products.