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Australian Oilseeds Sees Surging Demand for its Canola Oil from China
COOTAustralian Oilseeds Holdings Limited(COOT) GlobeNewswire·2025-03-19 12:45

Company Overview - Australian Oilseeds Holdings Limited is experiencing increased demand for its canola oil products from China due to the ongoing trade war between China and Canada [1][2] - The company has established a partnership with Shanghai Maiwei Trading Co. to leverage this demand surge and anticipates entering into several long-term supply agreements with Chinese enterprises in the next 12 months [2] Market Context - In 2024, the US goods trade with Australia was valued at approximately 51.3billion,withUSexportstoAustraliaat51.3 billion, with US exports to Australia at 34.6 billion and imports from Australia at 16.7billion,resultinginatradesurplusof16.7 billion, resulting in a trade surplus of 17.9 billion for the US [2] - The majority of Australian Oilseeds Holdings' sales currently come from the domestic market through major supermarkets and retailers, indicating resilience against potential future trade tariffs imposed by the US [2] Industry Position - The company focuses on the manufacture and sale of sustainable oilseeds and is committed to eliminating chemicals from production processes to provide quality products globally [3] - It operates the largest cold pressing oil plant in Australia, specializing in non-GMO and organic oilseeds, catering to the growing demand for healthier food ingredients [3]