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Malaysian palm oil futures extended gains for a second consecutive session on Tuesday, supported by stronger rival Dalian palm olein following China’s recent stimulus measures.

RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB Research) is maintaining its negative trading bias on the crude palm oil futures (FCPO) despite a modest rebound on Tuesday, citing continued bearish signals on the technical chart

Malaysia's trade performance maintained its upward trajectory in April, with both exports and imports posting strong double-digit growth, a development economists view as a promising start to the second quarter of 2025

Indonesia, the world’s largest producer of palm oil, implemented a policy on May 17 to increase the export tax on crude palm oil (CPO) , aiming to finance biofuel initiatives and replanting activities within the country

The Agriculture Ministry (Kementan) said the government has opened an option of new export markets for palm oil as a way to mitigate the potential impacts of India – Pakistan conflict.

According to a report provided by the Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC), Malaysian palm oil production increased significantly in April 2025, rising by 298,000 tonnes to reach 1.69 million tonnes, a 21.5% increase from March. This surge was partly due to delayed harvesting during the early March monsoon season

The Indonesian Palm Oil Board (DMSI) reveals that investors from China have expressed strong interest in investing in Indonesia’s palm oil sector, with potential investments reaching Rp149.04 trillion (US$9.1 billion).

The Indonesian Palm Oil Association’s (GAPKI) Chairman Eddy Martono said the increase of export levy of crude palm oil (CPO) from 7.5% to 10% will weaken the competitiveness of Indonesia’s palm oil products at the global market

Minister of Plantation and Commodities Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani: There is immense potential in the biomethane industry, especially from palm oil waste, that we can leverage to achieve our net-zero emissions target and drive a circular economy. (Photo by Gas Malaysia Bhd)

: Chile wants to export milk, cattle, and potatoes to Indonesia. Indonesian Minister of Agriculture Andi Amran Sulaiman disclosed this after a meeting with Chilean Minister of Agriculture Esteban Valenzuela Van Treek in Jakarta, Monday (19/5/2025). He welcomed the proposal positively, but emphasized that evaluation of domestic production and needs remains a priority, especially for potatoes. On the other hand, according to the Minister, Indonesia is encouraging increased palm oil exports to the Chilean market as a form of mutually beneficial partnership

Cooperation between Malaysia and Indonesia in the renewable energy (RE) sector is capable of countering negative propaganda against the global palm oil industry.

The Indonesian government will raise its export levy on crude palm oil (CPO) from 7.5 per cent to 10 per cent of the reference price, in a move aimed at financing its national biodiesel programme and supporting replanting efforts in the sector.