Global Oils & Oilseeds Forum 2026

November 17-18, 2026
DUBAI, UAE
The global oils & oilseeds market is changing
Explore the market shifts, trade flows and strategies shaping the industry.
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01 — LOGISTICS
Geopolitical risks, Black Sea disruptions, blocked routes and low river levels are forcing traders to rethink logistics.
02 — BIOFUELS
Growing demand for SAF, HVO and biodiesel is changing the balance between food and fuel demand for vegetable oils.
03 — REGULATION
EUDR, RED III and sustainability requirements are creating new barriers and changing trade strategies.
Conference will gather together
3 fundamental forces are reshaping global oils & oilseeds trade:

Key topics
of the conference

(01)
Market forecasts for 2026–2027
GLOBAL OILS & OILSEEDS MARKET OUTLOOK
(02)
Black Sea risks, freight & alternative routes
TRADE FLOWS & LOGISTICS
India, China, MENA, Türkiye, Central Asia & the USA
(03)
KEY MARKETS & TRADE FLOWS
(04)
RED III, EUDR, MOAH & biofuel demand
EUROPEAN MARKET, REGULATION & BIOFUELS
(05)
Trade flows, production, demand & emerging markets
PALM & NICHE OILS
(06)
Payments, hedging, sanctions, GACC & phytosanitary requirements
FINANCE, QUALITY & MARKET ACCESS
55%
CEO & Owner level
COUNTRIES
100+
speakers
500+
companies
5 000+
10 000+
participants
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WHO WILL YOU MEET?
• India • China • Türkiye • EU • Pakistan • MENA
BUYERS
• Argentina • Bulgaria • Indonesia
• Kazakhstan • Canada • Malaysia • Moldova • Russia • USA • France • Ukraine
SELLERS
• Producers • Traders • Processors • Consumers
MARKETS & PRODUCTS IN FOCUS
BIOFUELS
Biodiesel • SAF • HVO
MEALS & OILCAKES
Global trade and new demand
NICHE OILS
Flaxseed • Mustard • Camelina • Hemp
PALM OIL
Global trade and changing flows
OILS & OILSEEDS
Sunflower • Soybean • Rapeseed

Forum programme

17 November
09:00–10:00
09:00–10:00
Delegate registration and welcome coffee
10:00–11:30
10:00–11:30
Session I. Global challenges and international trade in vegetable oils

  • Global outlook for the oilseed and vegetable oil markets in 2026 and 2027.
  • The role of India, China, the MENA region and Iran in the sunflower market in 2026–2027. What can the market expect from major importers that rely heavily on Black Sea supplies?
  • Price dislocations: long-term forecasts for feedstock costs amid environmental regulation, armed conflicts and extreme weather events.
  • Drought in Europe and the intensifying El Niño cycle: is the market heading for a feedstock shortage?
  • Competition for feedstock: how is rising biodiesel demand in the EU and the United States diverting vegetable oil supplies away from the food sector?
  • Oilseed meals and cakes: the new drivers of global trade.
11:30–12:00
11:30–12:00
Coffee break
12:00–13:30
12:00–13:30
Session II. Logistical bottlenecks and the restructuring of global trade flows

  • The Black Sea crisis: an assessment of military risks, freight costs and fleet availability.
  • Alternative routes: how supply corridors for vegetable oils from the Black Sea region and Kazakhstan are being transformed.
  • The Strait of Hormuz bottleneck: how can stable supplies to the Arab Gulf states be secured?
  • The Brazilian paradox: how do record harvests collide with infrastructure constraints?
13:30–15:00
13:30–15:00
Lunch
15:00–16:30
15:00–16:30
Session III. Regional markets: competition for market share and feedstock

  • North Africa (Egypt, Algeria and Morocco) and Pakistan: from dependence on imports to domestic processing.
  • The Arab Gulf states: expanding refining capacity for imported oils and developing the re-export trade.
  • Russia and Ukraine in the global market: production, processing capacity and export potential.
  • Central Asia's rapid transformation from a net importer into a processing hub.
  • Türkiye: balancing domestic consumption with exports and re-exports of sunflower oil.
  • Biodiesel demand in the United States: how is the domestic soybean oil shortfall driving increased imports of sunflower and rapeseed oils?
  • The vegetable oil market in South America: challenges for the 2026 season.
16:30–17:00
16:30–17:00
Coffee break
17:00–18:30
17:00–18:30
Session IV. The European vegetable oil market: trade barriers, regulation and biofuel demand

  • RED III mandates: how are EU renewable energy requirements changing the demand balance for rapeseed, sunflower and soybean oil?
  • The verification challenge: EUDR implementation begins on 30 December — how will this affect traders' strategies?
  • New limits on MOAH content: how will they affect the vegetable oil market?
  • The ‘new agricultural tigers’: export prospects for oils from Bulgaria, Serbia, Romania, Moldova and Hungary. How is the Black Sea–Danube region challenging traditional suppliers to the EU?
  • Olive oil: stabilisation in a fragile market?
19:30–22:30
19:30–22:30
Dinner aboard a mega-yacht

  • Delegates will enjoy breathtaking views of Dubai Marina, Palm Jumeirah, Bluewaters Island and the Atlantis hotel from the water. This event is charged separately.
18 November
10:00–11:00
10:00–11:00
Welcome coffee
11:00–12:00
11:00–12:00
Session I. The global palm oil market: key trends and the redistribution of trade flows

  • The changing geography of palm oil trade in 2026–2027: can Latin America and Africa offset the decline in Indonesian export volumes? An assessment of investment attractiveness, production costs and logistics infrastructure in emerging markets.
  • Risks for international traders arising from Indonesia's plans to establish a single state export operator.
  • The Papua New Guinea opportunity: how can suppliers capture a premium segment in a supply-constrained EU market?
12:00–12:30
12:00–12:30
Coffee break
12:30–14:00
12:30–14:00
Session II. Trends in niche oil markets: linseed, mustard, camelina and hemp

  • Untapped opportunities: margins and export potential in niche oil markets.
  • The impact of Kazakh flaxseed on European and global markets in 2026.
  • The wellness and functional nutrition industries: the demand outlook for premium cold-pressed oils.
  • The renewable fuels boom (SAF and HVO): how have stringent EU and US environmental requirements transformed camelina oil from a neglected niche product into a strategic feedstock?
14:00–15:30
14:00–15:30
Lunch
15:30–16:30
15:30–16:30
Session III. Hedging, payments and sanctions risks

  • New sources of financing for SME traders.
  • Payments in 2026: the dirham, yuan and rupee — and the role of Special Rupee Vostro Accounts (SRVAs).
  • Managing sunflower oil price risk without a liquid international futures contract.
  • Digital financial assets and stablecoins in B2B settlements.
16:30–17:00
16:30–17:00
Coffee break
17:00–18:30
17:00–18:30
Session IV. Quality standards, veterinary barriers and phytosanitary controls

  • How have this season's drought and extreme heat affected raw material quality and availability?
  • Managing cannabinoid levels in cross-border trade: a key compliance issue and success factor for traders. How can verified laboratory compliance be ensured for every shipment?
  • EU rules on residual contaminants: how can suppliers ensure compliance when exporting rapeseed and linseed oils to Europe?
  • GACC requirements and phytosanitary compliance in China in 2026/2027: how can exporters pass audits by the General Administration of Customs of China and avoid customs delays or shipments being held at the border?
  • GMO compliance in export trade: verification methods, requirements for segregation and cleanliness across transport and handling systems, and premiums for non-GMO status.
  • Quality arbitration in international trade disputes.
18:30–21:00
18:30–21:00
Closing buffet

TICKETS

€1,290
After 20 October
Until 20 October
€1,090
Conference 17–18 November
(including the cocktail reception on 18 November)
Until 15 September
€890
€590
After 20 October
Until 20 October
€490
SPECIAL RATES FOR IMPORTERS
17–18 NOVEMBER
(INCLUDING THE COCKTAIL RECEPTION ON 18 NOVEMBER)
Until 15 September
€390
€550
After 20 October
Until 20 October
€500
Boat Cruise and Gala Dinner 17 November
Until 15 September
€450

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VENUE

Global Oils & Oilseeds Forum 2026 will be held at JW Marriott Hotel Marina, Dubai, UAE.