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Palm oil under pressure and its adjustment
Malaysia's palm oil stocks surge to over 3.0mil tonnes in December, hitting seven-year high
Palm oil prices to be under pressure until output eases, says analyst Mistry
Palm oil prices seen range-bound in February amid supply curbs, biodiesel policy clarity
Turkey sharpens sunflower seed imports amid domestic supply shortfall
08/01/2026 (Ukr Agro Consult) - At the start of the 2025/26 season, Turkey faced an acute shortage of sunflower seed, prompting a sharp increase in imports. Prolonged drought conditions and extremely low carryover stocks have led to a third consecutive decline in domestic sunflower output, according to Germany-based Oil World.
Jakarta’s biodiesel policy to bolster CPO this year
09/01/2026 (The Star Online), Petaling Jaya - Crude palm oil (CPO) prices could reach RM4,400 per tonne this year, representing a modest increase from last year’s average of RM4,332, analysts say.
Indonesia likely to increase palm oil export levy to support country’s biodiesel mandate
08/01/2026 (Bioenergy Times) - Indonesia is preparing to raise its palm oil export levy as the government looks to secure additional funding for its expanding biodiesel programme, according to Energy Ministry official Eniya Listiani Dewi, reported Reuters.
Indonesia's AGO to seize more illegal palm oil land in 2026
08/01/2026 (Antara News) - President Prabowo Subianto said on Wednesday Indonesia's Attorney General's Office (AGO) will seize an additional four million to five million hectares of illegally operated palm oil plantations in 2026, intensifying a nationwide crackdown on corruption and environmental crimes.
EU remains the leading global rapeseed oil producer and consumer
08/01/2026 (Oils and Fats International) - The European Union (EU) remains the world’s largest producer and consumer of rapeseed oil, according to US Department of Agriculture (USDA) estimates reported by Germany’s Union for the Promotion of Plants and Protein (UFOP).
Indonesia mulls palm oil export levy hike to support biodiesel mandate
08/01/2026 (The Star Online), Jakarta - Indonesia will likely increase its palm oil export levy to support the country's biodiesel mandate, energy ministry official Eniya Listiani Dewi told reporters on Thursday, citing tightening funds.
Indonesia may seize another 5 million hectares of palm oil plantations in 2026
07/01/2026 (Straits Times), Jakarta - President Prabowo Subianto on Jan 7 said that Indonesia may seize an additional four million to five million hectares of palm oil plantations in 2026.
CPO price weakness likely temporary, recovery expected soon
07/01/2026 (New Straits Times), Kuala Lumpur - The recent dip in crude palm oil (CPO) price is expected to be short-lived, with price recovery expected soon.
Modest increase for Malaysian palm oil says USDA attaché
08/01/2026 (Alberta Farmer) - Glacier FarmMedia — Stronger than expected yields in the early going saw Malaysia’s 2025/26 palm oil production get a good start, said the United States Department of Agriculture attaché in Kuala Lumpur.
