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Tariffs and Commodities in Asia: Impact on Biofuels and UCO Trade

Argus’ VP, Refined Products and Biofuels, Alvin Chew, provides a summary of the impact of US President Trump's tariffs on used cooking oil (UCO) trade flows and prices.
  • 29 April 2025
  • Market: Oil Products

Key topics covered:

  • US dominated Chinese UCO exports in 2024, but policies slowed trade
  • Disrupted trade flows and redirected exports
  • Alternatives: Straits UCO, Thai imports, Australian tallow
  • Rising costs for imported feedstocks

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