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CPO Futures Extend Loss For Third Day On Weaker Crude Oil Prices
MPOC expects CPO prices to range from MYR4,400-MYR4,650/tonne in July as palm oil supply outlook tightens
Malaysian Palm Oil Futures Rebound on Stronger Edible Oils and Weak Ringgit
Palm oil prices rose on Monday
Palm oil exports generate RM16.5 bln for Sarawak
19/05/2026 (Sarawak Tribune) - Sarawak’s palm oil industry generated RM16.5 billion in export revenue last year, accounting for 12 per cent of the state’s total export value and remaining one of the major contributors to the agriculture sector’s growth.
CPO prices to hold around RM4,400 per tonne in June 2026 - MPOC
19/05/2026 (The Star), Kuala Lumpur - Crude palm oil (CPO) prices are expected to hold around RM4,400 per tonne in June 2026, supported by global biofuel policies, says the Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC).
Rumors of Indonesian export restrictions lift Malaysian palm oil prices
19/05/2026 (UkrAgroConsult) - Rumors that Indonesia could introduce new restrictions on exports of palm oil and other strategic commodities have pushed prices higher across the market. Although there has been no official confirmation, traders are pricing in the risk of a potential tightening in global supply.
US biofuel policies boost palm oil competitiveness, support CPO price stability
20/05/2026 (New Straits Times), Kuala Lumpur - Policy developments in the US biofuel sector, particularly measures aimed at increasing demand for biofuel feedstocks such as soybean oil, have enhanced palm oil's price competitiveness in key export markets and continued to support global demand.
Sarawak allocates RM6 mln for oil palm biomass, Black Soldier Fly feed initiative to cut import dependence
19/05/2026 (Dayak Daily), Kuching - The Ministry of Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development has allocated RM6 million in 2026 through the Sarawak Land Consolidation and Rehabilitation Authority (SALCRA) to implement an Animal Feed Initiative using biomass from oil palm, aimed at reducing dependence on imported feed ingredients and strengthening local feed security.
India faces threat of sharp rise in edible oil prices
18/06/2026 (UkrAgroConsult) - Edible oil, one of the basic products in the daily diet of millions of Indians, has become a new economic challenge for the country. India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged citizens to reduce oil consumption by 10%, saying the move is aimed not only at improving public health but also at reducing the country’s dependence on imports.
Firmer CPO prices to bolster Johor Plantations
19/06/2026 (The Star), Petaling Jaya - Johor Plantations Group Bhd’s weaker‑than‑expected first quarter results for financial year 2026 (1Q26) have prompted several brokerages to cut their earnings forecasts.
India weighing edible oil import duty hike to support farmers
19/06/2026 (Free Malaysia Today), New Delhi - India is considering a request by the domestic vegetable oil industry to raise import duties, potentially increasing taxes on another major commodity just after a hike in gold tariffs.
Palm oil outlook firm on supply tightening
18/06/2026 (The Star), Petaling Jaya - Affin Hwang Investment Bank remains positive on the plantation sector, maintaining its “overweight” call amid expectations that crude palm oil (CPO) production will continue to recover gradually in the coming months, while supportive biodiesel policies and geopolitical tensions could keep prices firm.
