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Palm oil starts 2026 on weak note as export data disappoints; production in focus
Palm oil prices to be under pressure until output eases, says analyst Mistry
Malaysia's palm oil stocks surge to over 3.0mil tonnes in December, hitting seven-year high
Palm oil under pressure and its adjustment
Indonesia axes plan to introduce B50 biodiesel
19/01/2026 (Biofuels International) - Indonesia has abandoned plans to introduce a mandatory B50 biodiesel blend this year and will continue with its existing B40 requirement instead, citing technical limitations and funding issues, government officials said on Wednesday.
Indonesia policy supports palm oil recovery
19/01/2026 (Director Talk Interview) - Palm oil futures have moved higher in recent sessions, regaining strength on improved demand expectations, a softer ringgit, and supportive policy signals from Indonesia. Benchmark Malaysian contracts climbed above MYR 4,100 per tonne, marking the strongest performance in over a month as buyers positioned ahead of key consumption periods and broader sentiment in global edible oils turned more constructive.
ICE Canola Futures Still On the rise
19/01/2026 (Market Screener), Manitoba - Canola futures on the Intercontinental Exchange were higher Monday, but trading had been to both sides of unchanged in thin and choppy activity.
US clears FGV for palm oil exports
16/01/2026 (Free Malaysia Today), Kuala Lumpur - The US has cleared FGV Holdings Bhd (FGV) to export palm oil and palm oil products to the country effective Jan 15, following the modification of its withhold release order (WRO).
Indonesia Attracts $3.7 Billion Investment to Climb Up Palm Oil Value Chain
16/01/2026 (Jakarta Globe), Jakarta - Indonesia attracted Rp 62.8 trillion ($3.7 billion) worth of investments in the palm oil sector last year, with all the money meant to enable the country create higher-value products from this agricultural commodity.
Negative On CPO Prices After Indonesia’s B50 Delay
18/01/2026 (Business Today) - Indonesia will maintain its B40 biodiesel blending mandate in 2026, delaying plans to move to a higher B50 blend as elevated crude palm oil (CPO) prices continue to weigh on subsidy costs and fiscal capacity, according to CIMB Securities.
Firm CPO prices to bolster plantation industry
19/01/2026 (The Star), Petaling Jaya - The plantation sector is expected to remain profitable in the year ahead, supported by still-firm crude palm oil (CPO) prices and healthy balance sheets, even as limited earnings growth and fading price momentum cap further upside for stocks.
Canada’s trade deal with China shows the way
18/01/2026 (Gulf Today) - The Canada-China trade deal by which Chinese electrical vehicles can be sold more easily in Canada and canola oil, which is less saturated fatty oil and contains Omega-3 acids which is healthy, which is grown in Canada and chiefly exported to China will face lower tariffs reflects a new reality of the international trade scene. It can be attributed partly to the tariff wars unleashed by American President Donald Trump, especially against Canada and also China.
Palm tumbles more than 1pct as Indonesia drops B50 plans, rival oils weaken
15/01/2026 (Reuters), Kuala Lumpur - Malaysian palm oil futures fell more than one per cent lower on Thursday for a third straight session, weighed down by weaker rival edible oils, crude oil prices, and Indonesia's plan to scrap its B50 biodiesel plans.
