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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
Protecting wildlife and habitats: Securing a sustainable future for palm oil
07/01/2026 (Open Access Government) - Palm oil is one of the world’s most versatile and widely consumed commodities, serving as a key ingredient in a range of products, from food items (such as the ubiquitous fried chicken I mention in this article) to cosmetics and biofuels. Its efficiency as a crop makes it integral to meeting growing global demand for vegetable oils, but this rapid growth has come at a significant cost.
China’s vegetable oils market enters a phase of heightened volatility
06/01/2026 (Ukr Agro Consult) - China’s vegetable oils market is entering a period of increased volatility as futures prices fluctuate amid shifting fundamental factors and ongoing geopolitical uncertainties. According to Mysteel’s market review dated January 5, 2026, price movements are being driven by changes in global supply dynamics as well as uneven demand across key oil segments.
Positive price movements forecast for CPO this year
07/01/2026 (The Star Online), Petaling Jaya - Malaysia’s plantation sector is expected to see firmer earnings momentum as supply-side constraints and policy catalysts set the stage for a recovery in crude palm oil (CPO) prices in the months ahead, analysts say.
Govt approves import of lentil, edible oil to stabilize Ramadan market
06/01/2026 (Dhaka Tribune) - The Advisers Council Committee on Government Purchase on Tuesday approved separate proposals to procure lentil and edible oil to help stabilize the market for essential commodities ahead of the Holy Month of Ramadan.
Cooking Oil Becomes Scarce in Iran After Subsidy Removal
06/01/2026 (Iran Wire) - Cooking oil has become both expensive and scarce in Iran after the government implemented its policy of removing subsidized exchange rates and shifting toward a single currency rate.
Palm oil slips on stronger ringgit
07/01/2026 (Business Recorder), Jakarta - Malaysian palm oil futures slipped on Tuesday as a firmer ringgit outweighed the strength in rival edible oils in Dalian commodity exchange, while market participants awaited data from the country’s Palm Oil Board that is due next week.
India's December palm oil imports fall to eight-month low on weak demand
05/01/2026 (The Edge Malaysia), Mumbai - India’s palm oil imports fell to an eight-month low in December, weighed down by weaker winter demand and as refiners increased purchases of rival oils such as soyoil and sunflower oil, according to five dealers.
KLK positions for recovery in FY26 on back of plantation operations
06/01/2026 (The Malaysian Reserve) - AFTER a challenging 2025 marked by weak downstream performance, Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd (KLK) is positioning itself for a stronger year ahead
Indonesian Palm Oil Exports Up 19% to $21.63 Billion
05/01/2026 (Jakarta Globe), Jakarta - Indonesia saw a double-digit growth in its palm oil exports last year, as shipments continue to flood Indian markets, according to latest data shown by Central Statistics Agency (BPS) Local business directory
