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China announced preliminary anti-dumping duties on Canadian canola imports on Tuesday, escalating a year-long trade dispute that began with Ottawa's imposition of tariffs on Chinese electric vehicle imports last August.

Malaysian palm oil futures opened higher on Wednesday, extending gains to a fourth straight session, as the market tracked higher edible oil prices at the Dalian exchange.

Indonesia plans to raise its biodiesel palm oil blend to 50% under the B50 program, but a January 2026 rollout is unlikely as tests could take up to eight months, officials say.

Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives (BMD) extended gains on Wednesday, lifted by strength in global vegetable oil markets and upbeat export sentiment, said Mumbai-based Sunvin Group commodity research head Anilkumar Bagani.

The global palm oil market is managing a slew of conundrums. While it is the most consumed vegetable oil in the world, it also is considered by some groups as “the world’s most hated crop” due to environmental and labor concerns. It generates ire and support from certain health-conscious groups, as the palm oil fruit offers both seed-oil and seed-oil-free extracts

Malaysian palm oil futures closed higher for a third straight session on Tuesday, tracking higher edible oil prices at the Dalian market

India's soyoil imports are poised to surge 60% year-on-year to a record high in 2024/25, as refiners boost purchases due to cheaper prices compared with rival palm oil, shipments of which are set to hit a five-year low, six dealers told Reuters.

Indonesian exports of crude palm oil (CPO) and its derivatives surged by 24.81% year-on-year in the first half of 2025, according to official statistics reported by the Jakarta Globe.

Amid concerns over Indonesia's move to curb palm oil exports in order to boost its use in biofuel production, Bangladesh's edible oil market is experiencing price hikes.

Indonesia recently reported that its nationwide program of using palm oil-based biodiesel had helped the country save at least $3.68 billion in foreign exchange this year.

According to the Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB), in July, Malaysia’s crude palm oil production increased by 7.09% compared to June to the highest level since September 2024 at 1.81 million tonnes, while exports only increased by 3.82% to 1.31 million tonnes after a sharp decline in June

Malaysia's crude palm oil (CPO) exports continue to play an important role in the palm oil industry, as they help ensure that Malaysia does not lose market share to its closest competitor, Indonesia