|
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 seen range-bound in February amid supply curbs, biodiesel policy clarity
Malaysian palm oil futures closed higher for the second day in a row on Tuesday
Indonesia exported 22.8 mln tonnes of palm oil in 2024/25
Indonesia’s palm oil exports in MY 2024/25 will fall to 22.8 million tonnes due to lower demand from key buyers such as India, China and the US, as well as the impact of the B40 mandate on biodiesel. However, production is forecast to increase by 3% to 47 million tonnes in 2025/26, driven by favourable weather conditions and sufficient fertiliser use, Kedia Advisory said.
Palm closes over 3% higher following crucial data announcement
Malaysian palm oil futures closed more than 3% up, its highest close since April 3, after Malaysia Palm Oil Board’s (MPOB) supply data and cargo surveyors’ export estimates were published on Monday
CPO futures likely to dip amid output concerns
The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is likely to trade lower this week, amid expectations of higher production and stock levels.
Beyond 100% tariffs: From risk to resilient trade
The Executive Order issued on July 31 further modified the US reciprocal tariffs and imposed a more uniform tariff at 19% to 20% for six of the 10 ASEAN countries: the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, and Cambodia. Laos and Myanmar have been slapped with the highest tariffs at 40%, while Brunei’s is 25%. In contrast, the April “Liberation Day” tariffs were more widely dispersed, ranging from 17% to 49%, with the Philippines having one of the lowest US tariffs following Singapore at 10%.
India’s push for self-reliance in edible oils not a threat, says Malaysia
Malaysia does not see India’s ambitious push for self-reliance in edible oils through the National Mission on Edible Oils – Oil Palm (NMEO-OP) as a threat but as a strategic opportunity. The Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC) has welcomed the initiative as a forward-looking step to boost India’s edible oil security, while reaffirming the role of Malaysia, the world’s second-largest producer of palm oil, as a key and long-term supplier.
Doppa urges priority for Sarawak in RM1.4 bln federal oil palm replanting fund
The Sarawak Dayak Oil Palm Planters Association (Doppa) has called for Sarawak to be given priority in the federal government’s RM1.4 billion allocation for oil palm replanting under the 13th Malaysian Plan (13MP).
World food prices at 2-year high on rising meat and edible oils, FAO says
World food commodity prices rose in July to their highest in over two years, as a jump for vegetable oils and record levels for meat outweighed falling cereal, dairy and sugar prices, the United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization said.
India and Indonesia sign three-year agreement for food security through sustainable palm oil trade
The Indian Vegetable Oil Producers’ Association (IVPA) and the Indonesian Palm Oil Association (GAPKI) have signed a three-year agreement to deepen economic ties and ensure food security, Free Press Journal reported
Palm falls on concerns over rising output, stocks
07/08/2025 (Reuters), Kuala Lumpur - Malaysian palm oil futures fell on Thursday, extending losses from the previous session, amid concerns over rising inventories and production, while weak export demand further pressured the market.
