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Pakistan’s food imports saw a sharp increase in July 2025, with the country importing over 110,000 metric tons of pulses, worth $73.8 million. This marks a 13.25% rise from the same period last year, reflecting the growing demand for essential food items. The data, compiled by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics, reveals significant changes in the import landscape, especially in oils and other food commodities

Malaysian palm oil futures reversed losses to close higher on Monday, tracking stronger edible oils at Dalian and Chicago, while firmer crude oil prices also supported prices.

Papua New Guinea (PNG) is poised to revitalize its oil palm industry, with government officials outlining strategic plans to strengthen the sector and ensure its long-term sustainability. Minister for Oil Palm, FrancisManeke, announced these developments in a recent address

In July, Indonesia exported 2.99 million tons of palm oil, up 69% from last year (1.77 million tons), but slightly below June (3.04 million tons), according to analysts at Oil World (Germany).

The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher on Monday on expectations of weaker output in the coming weeks, said palm oil dealer David Ng.

The MADANI Government remains committed to empowering independent oil palm smallholders in Sabah, with more than RM2 million allocated in the Pitas district to strengthen their participation in the sustainable palm oil value chain.

The Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and its allies, a group known as OPEC+, on Sunday decided to ramp up oil output by 137,000 barrels per day (bpd) in October, reported Xinhua

Some of the world’s leading consumer brands have formed a partnership to promote deforestation-free palm oil in the Indonesian province of Aceh, Mongabay reported.

Malaysia is on the right track to be classified as a low-risk country in palm oil production, particularly with its mandatory Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) certification, says Plantations and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani.

Malaysian palm oil futures reversed losses to close higher on Monday, tracking stronger edible oils at Dalian and Chicago, while firmer crude oil prices also supported prices.

Annual domestic consumption of palm oil has reached approximately 250,000 metric tonnes – far outstripping domestic production levels

India’s palm oil imports surged 16% in August 2025 to reach a 13-month high of 993,000 metric tons, as refiners ramped up purchases ahead of the country’s peak festive season.