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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 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
Haze Risks To Palm Oil Yields
23/07/2025 (Business Today) - CIMB Investment Bank Bhd (CIMB Securities) has maintained a Neutral call on Malaysia’s plantation sector, cautioning that the return of transboundary haze could pose risks to palm oil yields and production. The analysts highlighted that although listed players have implemented robust fire prevention measures, prolonged exposure to haze, particularly in estates located in Sumatra, may still affect operational performance with a time lag of up to 12 months.
India becomes largest buyer of oil palm seed from Malaysia
23/07/2025 (UkrAgroConsult) - India has become the largest importer of Malaysian oil palm germinated seeds as it seeks to boost domestic palm oil production, The Economist Times reports. Demand has surged as the country steps up efforts to boost domestic palm oil production and reduce reliance on imports. Malaysia welcomes the surge in demand, seeing it as a testament to the quality of its seeds and the strength of the partnership.
FG’s new committee to bolster palm oil production, tackle adulteration
23/07/2025 (Business Day) - Abubakar Kyari, minister of Agriculture and Food Security, has inaugurated the National Palm Oil Traceability Framework and Inter-Agency Committee to boost the production of palm oil, drive consumer confidence and export.
Palm oil exports remain elevated at 1.26m tonnes in June
23/07/2025 (Bernama), Kuala Lumpur - Malaysia’s palm oil exports in June 2025 remained higher year-on-year at 1.26 million tonnes, exceeding the 1.21 million tonnes in June 2024, said the Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC).
Indonesia's May palm oil exports at 2.66mil tons, GAPKI says
23/07/2025 (Reuters), Jakarta - Indonesia exported 2.66 million metric tons of palm oil, including refined products, in May, up from 1.96 million tons a year earlier, data from the Indonesia Palm Oil Association (GAPKI) showed on Wednesday.
Weichai Power Launches Singapore’s First 100% Biodiesel Research Harbour Ship
22/07/2025 (Bio Energy Times), Singapore - A new chapter in Singapore’s maritime sustainability efforts began with the official launch of the President 100, the country’s first harbour craft powered entirely by 100% biodiesel (B100), reports Antara, Indonesian News Agency.
Malaysian palm oil lower on weak soyoil
Malaysian palm oil futures closed down on Monday, reversing the previous session’s gains, as softer soyoil prices and weaker export data pressured the market
Indonesia to Remain Top Palm Oil Supplier for US Thanks to Tariff Deal
Indonesia is set to maintain its dominance in the American palm oil market after the US agreed to slash its reciprocal tariff on Jakarta from 32 percent to 19 percent, much lower than its competitor, Malaysia.
Indonesia’s B50 biofuel rollout faces uncertainty amid palm oil supply woes
Indonesia’s plan to raise its palm oil-based biodiesel blend to 50% next year is now in question. A senior official from the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) acknowledged ongoing uncertainty over palm oil feedstock availability and production capacity
