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Soybean Oil May '23 (ZLK23)

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Soybean Oil Futures Market News and Commentary

Soybeans Start the Week with a Double Digit Rally

Soybeans were up 10 to 13 1/2 cents across the 2026 contracts on Monday, with deferreds up 5 to 9 ½ cents. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was up 13 3/4 cents at $11.16 3/4. Soymeal futures were up $1.50 to $9.50 across the board, with Soy Oil futures up 27 to 36 points. Assumed crush margins are now exceeding the highs from 2022.

USDA’s FGIS tallied soybean export shipments at 628,826 MT (23.1 mbu) during the week ending on April 23. That was 16.9% below the week prior but 36.9% above the same week last year. China was the top destination of 247,121 MT, with 92,443 MT headed to Mexico and 92,442 MT to Indonesia. Marketing year exports for 2025/26 are 32.81 MMT (1.206 bbu) since September 1, which is now 24% below the same period last year.

The weekly Crop Progress report from NASS showed the US soybean crop at 23% planted by April 26, well above the 12% average pace for this time of year. Emergence was at 8%, vs. 1% on average.

May 26 Soybeans  clos... Read more

Contract Specifications

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Contract
Soybean Oil
Contract Size
60,000 pounds
Tick Size
0.01 points ($6.00 per contract)
Trading Hours
7:00p.m. - 7:45a.m. and 8:30a.m. - 1:20p.m. (Settles 1:15p.m.) (Sun-Fri) CST
Exchange
CBOT
Point Value
$600
Margin/Maintenance
$2,310/2,100
First Notice Date
04/28/23
Expiration Date
05/12/23 (expired)

Seasonal Chart

Soybean Oil May '23
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior May Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Apr 21, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
317,537 (-2,301)
498,917 (+21,425)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
224,348 (+27,865)
55,267 (+5,730)
Producers - Long / Short
205,346 (-5,617)
454,055 (+22,466)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
84,514 (+3,349)
17,185 (-1,008)
Managed Money - Long / Short
190,794 (+21,213)
22,851 (+3,487)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
33,554 (+6,652)
32,416 (+2,243)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
49.89 unch
on 05/12/23
56.06 -11.01%
on 04/19/23
-4.11 (-7.61%)
since 04/12/23
3-Month
49.89 unch
on 05/12/23
63.83 -21.84%
on 02/22/23
-10.77 (-17.75%)
since 02/10/23
52-Week
49.89 unch
on 05/12/23
76.73 -34.98%
on 06/08/22
-21.79 (-30.40%)
since 05/12/22

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Soybeans Start the Week with a Double Digit Rally

Soybeans were up 10 to 13 1/2 cents across the 2026 contracts on Monday, with deferreds up 5 to 9 ½ cents. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was up 13 3/4 cents at $11.16 3/4. Soymeal futures...

ZSPAUS.CM : 11.1619 (+1.28%)
ZLN26 : 71.67 (unch)
ZMN26 : 327.2 (-0.18%)
ZSPX26US.CM : 10.9845 (+0.92%)
ZSX26 : 1161-2 (-0.39%)
ZSK26 : 1170-0 (-0.62%)
ZSN26 : 1185-2 (-0.57%)
Corn Closes Higher to Start the Week

Corn futures posted Monday gains of 1 ¼ to 5 ¾ cents across the board on Monday. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was up 5 3/4 cents at $4.25 1/4. Monday morning’s Export Inspections...

ZCZ26 : 489-4 (unch)
ZCN26 : 469-0 (-0.05%)
ZCK26 : 460-6 (unch)
ZCPZ26US.CM : 4.5183 (+1.19%)
ZCPAUS.CM : 4.2533 (+1.36%)
Wheat Holds for Gains on Monday, as Crop Ratings Remain Steady

The wheat complex saw strength across most contracts on Monday. Chicago SRW futures were 11 1/2 to 13 1/4 cents higher on the day. KC HRW futures were 5 1/2 to 8 1/4 cents in the green at the close. MPLS...

KEN26 : 676-6 (+0.22%)
KEK26 : 668-2 (+0.15%)
MWK26 : 6.7525 (-0.11%)
ZWK26 : 621-4 (unch)
ZWN26 : 630-0 (+0.04%)
Shootin' the Bull about improvements in marketing abilities

Futures traders continued to narrow basis spreads starting off the week.  Although not the best marketing price structure, it is improved greatly from last week, and second only to two weeks ago.

Crop Progress

Crop Progress - 2026-04-27

MWN26 : 6.9350 (-0.14%)
ZSN26 : 1185-2 (-0.57%)
XBM26 : 218.50s (+0.46%)
XEU26 : 72.00 (-0.12%)
SWQ26 : 427.10s (-1.88%)
ZSBAUS.CM : -0.6106 (+1.02%)
ZON26 : 346-0 (-0.72%)
ZRN26 : 11.075 (-0.32%)
MLU26 : 209.00s (-0.12%)
Y2K26 : 2,662s (unch)
ZCN26 : 469-0 (-0.05%)
ZCDAUS-BIW.CM : 15,671,136 (unch)
Soybeans in Rally Mode on Monday

Soybeans are up 11 to 15 cents across most contracts on Monday. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is up 15 cents at $11.17 1/4. Soymeal futures are up $9.50 to $9.70 in the front months, with...

ZSPAUS.CM : 11.1619 (+1.28%)
ZLN26 : 71.67 (unch)
ZMN26 : 327.2 (-0.18%)
ZSPX26US.CM : 10.9845 (+0.92%)
ZSX26 : 1161-2 (-0.39%)
ZSK26 : 1170-0 (-0.62%)
ZSN26 : 1185-2 (-0.57%)
Wheat Posting Monday Gains

The wheat complex is showing midday gains on Monday. Chicago SRW futures are 12 to 13 cents higher on the day. KC HRW futures are 6 to 9 ¼ cents in the green at midday. MPLS spring wheat are up 2 to...

KEN26 : 676-6 (+0.22%)
KEK26 : 668-2 (+0.15%)
MWK26 : 6.7525 (-0.11%)
ZWK26 : 621-4 (unch)
ZWN26 : 630-0 (+0.04%)
Corn Posting Midday Gains

Corn futures are trading with contracts up 4 to 5 ½ cents on Monday. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is down 5 cents at $4.25 3/4. Monday morning’s Export Inspections report showed 1.644...

ZCZ26 : 489-4 (unch)
ZCN26 : 469-0 (-0.05%)
ZCK26 : 460-6 (unch)
ZCPZ26US.CM : 4.5183 (+1.19%)
ZCPAUS.CM : 4.2533 (+1.36%)
Soybean Meal Prices Should Start Climbing Higher as Spreaders Unwind Trades, Crush Stays Strong

July soybean meal futures present a buying opportunity on more price strength.

ZMN26 : 327.2 (-0.18%)
ZLN26 : 71.67 (unch)

Barchart Trading Guide

The Barchart Trading Guide is a Sell Signal with a Weak Signal Strength.

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 49.89
2nd Resistance Point 49.89
1st Resistance Point 49.89
Last Price 49.89s
1st Support Level 49.89
2nd Support Level 49.89
3rd Support Level 49.89

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52-Week High 76.73
Fibonacci 61.8% 66.48
Fibonacci 50% 63.31
Fibonacci 38.2% 60.14
Last Price 49.89s
52-Week Low 49.89

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