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Market Update Presentation in Christchurch, New Zealand

Tim shared a focused market update, highlighting key findings from Kemiex’s latest research on raw material trends. Topics included the global economic outlook, currency movements, and price developments for essential micro ingredients such as methionine, lysine, and vitamins. The discussion also covered macroeconomic pressures, including freight normalization, tariff uncertainty, and the ongoing impact of inflation and interest rates on global trade.
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Economic Trends and Dynamics for Raw Materials

On November 6, 2025, our colleague Tim Aston had the opportunity to speak at the New Zealand Feed Association seminar in Christchurch. The event brought together key players from across the country’s feed and animal nutrition industry, offering an engaging platform to exchange insights and discuss the evolving dynamics shaping global and local supply chains.

Tim shared a focused market update, highlighting key findings from Kemiex’s latest research on raw material trends. Topics included the global economic outlook, currency movements, and price developments for essential micro ingredients such as methionine, lysine, and vitamins. The discussion also covered macroeconomic pressures, including freight normalization, tariff uncertainty, and the ongoing impact of inflation and interest rates on global trade.

From a New Zealand perspective, the presentation underscored:

  • The country’s growing dependence on China for feed additives and vitamins.
  • Continued strength in dairy exports and milksolid production.
  • Challenges in poultry production following avian influenza.
  • Rising imports of palm kernel expeller and soybean meal, reflecting both supply and sustainability considerations.

Beyond the data, the event provided a valuable opportunity to meet and engage with professionals across New Zealand’s feed industry.

As Tim shared afterward,

“It was awesome to meet so many people in the New Zealand industry and understand their successes and the dilemmas they face down there. It’s a tight, well-connected industry where everyone is invested in New Zealand’s success.”

We’re grateful to the organizers for the invitation and to all participants for their warm welcome and interest in the insights shared. We look forward to returning in the future and continuing to support the region with actionable intelligence and tools that make global trade simpler and more transparent.