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VEGOILS-Palm ends virtually the same after range-bound trade

Malaysian palm oil futures reversed early gains on Monday after rangebound trade to end flat as poor exports and continued weakness in competing edible oils weighed on the contract.

The benchmark palm oil contract for September shipment on the Bursa Malaysia Derivatives Exchange closed 1 ringgit lower, or 0.03%, at 3,899 ringgit ($ 827.99) a load.

( Palm oil futures) have tracked the recession in other grease futures, such as grease futures in the Chinese Dalian exchange, LSEG Agriculture Research said in a. note.

Leading producer Indonesia's palm oil exports in April were 2.18. million metric loads, up 2.06% from a year earlier, the Indonesia. Palm Oil Association (GAPKI) stated on Monday.

April unrefined palm oil output was 4.11 million loads, versus. 4.1 million tonnes in March, it stated.

Exports from second largest manufacturer Malaysia throughout June. 1-20 fell between 8.1% and 12.9% from a month earlier,. independent inspection business AmSpec Agri Malaysia and Intertek. Screening Providers said last week.

Traders are waiting for quotes for exports for June 1-25,. due on Tuesday.

Some market gamers prepare for Malaysia's full-June exports. will exceed May due to the attractive palm oil rates,. resulting in increased purchases, LSEG said.

In associated oils, Dalian's most-active soyoil agreement. fell 0.33%, while its palm oil contract fell. 0.73%. Soyoil costs on the Chicago Board of Trade were. up 0.07%.

Palm oil is impacted by cost motions in associated oils as. they compete for a share in the worldwide vegetable oils market.

Projection dryness in the Black Sea area's breadbasket is. likely to stunt sunflower and corn yields, while heavy rain in. the United States after near-record temperatures threaten to. take a toll on crops, striking world products and pressing rates. higher.

Petroleum rates firmed somewhat as traders weighed support. from expected summertime need and geopolitical stress versus a. stronger dollar.

Greater crude oil futures make palm a more appealing alternative. for biodiesel feedstock.

(source: Reuters)