ICE Canola Prices Rise Slightly in Early Trading

Modest gains seen despite little change in Canadian dollar and crude oil prices

Mar. 31, 2026 at 2:28pm

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Canola futures on the Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) showed modest gains on Tuesday morning, rising slightly despite little change in the Canadian dollar and crude oil prices. An oil tanker strike off the coast of Dubai earlier in the day supported crude oil prices, but the gains were under $1 per barrel. Chicago soyoil was steady, while European rapeseed and Malaysian palm oil were higher.

Why it matters

Canola is a major agricultural commodity in Canada, with the country being one of the world's largest producers and exporters. Fluctuations in canola prices can impact farmers, processors, and consumers, making this a closely watched economic indicator.

The details

Nearly 21,200 canola contracts were traded on Tuesday morning. Prices in Canadian dollars per metric ton as of 8:41 a.m. CDT were: May 731.00 (+3.30), Jul 744.40 (+3.90), Nov 736.90 (+3.10), and Jan 742.70 (+2.60).

  • The trading data is from Tuesday, March 31, 2026.

The players

Intercontinental Exchange (ICE)

The Intercontinental Exchange is a major global exchange operator that facilitates trading in various commodities, including canola futures.

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The takeaway

The modest rise in ICE canola prices, despite little change in the Canadian dollar and crude oil, suggests the canola market is responding to other supply and demand factors in the global vegetable oil complex.