Argus RED HVO fob strait of Malacca
Overview
Southeast Asia is set to become a key hub for hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO), commonly called renewable diesel. Production is ramping up in the region, helped by the ready availability of feedstocks, and producers are set to increase their exports of HVO on the well-established east-west trade route to meet growing demand in Europe.
These developing trade flows require clear and robust pricing mechanisms. Argus is the trusted global HVO price benchmark provider and delivers transparency for the region with its Argus RED HVO fob strait of Malacca assessment.
Argus provides comprehensive coverage of renewable fuel prices in Asia-Pacific, with price history for Singapore HVO and SAF netbacks going back to November 2020, fob China HVO assessments since January 2023, and the equivalent strait of Malacca price for SAF launched January 2026.
Price assessment details
What are the advantages of the Argus HVO fob strait of Malacca price assessment?
This assessment allows producers, trading firms and European buyers to better understand the price relationship between east and west, and make better-informed trading decisions.
Prices are assessed by our market experts, based on firm and indicative market bids, offers and deals received, and daily discussions with market participants up until 4.30pm Singapore time.
Argus is the leading source of prices and market intelligence for global HVO, SAF and biofuel feedstock markets, bringing a wealth of expertise to support price discovery and keep market participants informed and up-to-date on the latest developments.
Who uses these assessments?
Argus HVO prices are trusted and used by a wide range of market participants, including:
- HVO producers needing to know the market value of their molecules.
- Fuel distributors and suppliers that are obligated under mandate to supply renewable fuels and want independent market prices.
- Feedstock originators looking to understand the value of the finished product to help them price their feedstock.
- Trading firms and brokers that connect producers and buyers around the world.
- Analysts requiring a valuation tool for renewable fuels.
- Banks evaluating investment opportunities, offering risk management products to their clients, or simply trading HVO futures.
- SAF market participants looking to understand the price of alternative hydrotreated products.
How to access the Argus RED HVO fob strait of Malacca price assessment?
The Argus RED HVO fob strait of Malacca assessment is published as part of Argus Biofuels. This service delivers independent price assessments alongside the latest market commentaries, news and expert analysis of market and regulatory developments.
The PA code for Argus RED HVO fob Strait of Malacca is PA0046628.
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