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Palm oil prices forecast at RM3,800-RM4,100 in January 2026
Palm Oil Market To Stabilise In 2026 On Export Growth
Malaysia: Palm Oil Market To Stabilise In 2026 On Export Growth
Indonesia operations set to lift United Malacca
US clears FGV for palm oil exports
16/01/2026 (Free Malaysia Today), Kuala Lumpur - The US has cleared FGV Holdings Bhd (FGV) to export palm oil and palm oil products to the country effective Jan 15, following the modification of its withhold release order (WRO).
Indonesia Attracts $3.7 Billion Investment to Climb Up Palm Oil Value Chain
16/01/2026 (Jakarta Globe), Jakarta - Indonesia attracted Rp 62.8 trillion ($3.7 billion) worth of investments in the palm oil sector last year, with all the money meant to enable the country create higher-value products from this agricultural commodity.
Negative On CPO Prices After Indonesia’s B50 Delay
18/01/2026 (Business Today) - Indonesia will maintain its B40 biodiesel blending mandate in 2026, delaying plans to move to a higher B50 blend as elevated crude palm oil (CPO) prices continue to weigh on subsidy costs and fiscal capacity, according to CIMB Securities.
Firm CPO prices to bolster plantation industry
19/01/2026 (The Star), Petaling Jaya - The plantation sector is expected to remain profitable in the year ahead, supported by still-firm crude palm oil (CPO) prices and healthy balance sheets, even as limited earnings growth and fading price momentum cap further upside for stocks.
Canada’s trade deal with China shows the way
18/01/2026 (Gulf Today) - The Canada-China trade deal by which Chinese electrical vehicles can be sold more easily in Canada and canola oil, which is less saturated fatty oil and contains Omega-3 acids which is healthy, which is grown in Canada and chiefly exported to China will face lower tariffs reflects a new reality of the international trade scene. It can be attributed partly to the tariff wars unleashed by American President Donald Trump, especially against Canada and also China.
Palm tumbles more than 1pct as Indonesia drops B50 plans, rival oils weaken
15/01/2026 (Reuters), Kuala Lumpur - Malaysian palm oil futures fell more than one per cent lower on Thursday for a third straight session, weighed down by weaker rival edible oils, crude oil prices, and Indonesia's plan to scrap its B50 biodiesel plans.
Challenges emerge for plantations this year
16/01/2026 (The Star), Petaling Jaya - Malaysia’s plantation sector is expected to face a more challenging operating environment this year, with crude palm oil (CPO) prices likely to remain range-bound amid elevated stock levels and subdued export demand, despite relatively stable production prospects.
India’s December palm oil imports fall to eight-month low due to weak demand
15/01/2026 (Oils & Fats International) - India’s palm oil imports dropped to an eight-month low in December due to weaker end of year demand and increased purchases of rival oils such as soyabean and sunflower oil, according to a report by The Edge Malaysia.
MBSB Sees Modest Palm Oil Production Growth Of 1% In 2026
15/01/2026 (Business Today) - RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB Research) and MBSB Investment Bank Bhd (MBSB Research) have maintained their NEUTRAL call on the plantation sector, with top picks including Johor Plantations Group, Sarawak Oil Palms, IOI Corp, London Sumatra Indonesia, SD Guthrie and First Resources.
