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OILS & FATS  
  14-01-2026

India's palm oil imports drop to 8-month low as refiners shift to rival oils

13/01/2026 (Reuters), Mumbai - India's palm oil imports fell to an eight-month low in December, as refiners increased purchases of rival oils such as soyoil and sunflower oil amid weaker ‌seasonal demand during the winter months, a leading trade body said on Tuesday.

OILS & FATS  
  14-01-2026

Indonesia may implement B45 biodiesel mandate first instead of B50, says Ivy Ng

13/01/2026 (The Edge Malaysia), Kuala Lumpur - Indonesia is likely to implement a 45% biodiesel blend (B45) mandate in the second half of the year, instead of moving directly to B50, due to fiscal constraints arising from low crude oil prices which increase the fiscal cost of biodiesel subsidies, said CIMB Securities head of research Ivy Ng Lee Fang.

MARKET DEVELOPMENT  
  14-01-2026

CIMB cuts 2026 CPO price forecast as palm oil stocks hit seven-year high

13/01/2026 (The Edge Malaysia), Kuala Lumpur - Malaysian palm oil faces a cautious start to 2026 as record inventories and limited follow-through on biodiesel policies weigh on prices. The rise in stock levels exceeded both market and consensus expectations, prompting CIMB to cut its average crude palm oil (CPO) price forecast.

MARKET DEVELOPMENT  
  14-01-2026

Palm oil prices steady even as production slips in Dec 2025

13/01/2026 (The Edge Malaysia) - DEC 2025 plantation production dipped 5% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) to 1.83 mil MT but stayed at the top-end of the 10-year range, hence standing 23% higher year-on-year (YoY). Meanwhile, exports managed to improve 9% QoQ to 1.317 mil MT but still 2% down YoY.

MARKET DEVELOPMENT  
  13-01-2026

Malaysia's palm oil stocks surge to over 3.0mil tonnes in December, hitting seven-year high

12/01/2026 (Reuters), Kuala Lumpur - Malaysia's palm oil stocks surged 7.58 per cent to 3.05 million tonnes in December, hitting their highest level in seven years, as strong output continued to outpace export demand, data from the industry regulator showed on Monday.

MARKET DEVELOPMENT  
  13-01-2026

Malaysia’s palm oil exports up 8.5% to 1.32 mil tonnes in December, says MPOB

12/01/2026 (Bernama), Kuala Lumpur - Malaysia’s palm oil exports rose 8.52% in December 2025 to 1.32 million tonnes from 1.21 million tonnes a month earlier, data from the Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) showed.

MARKET DEVELOPMENT  
  13-01-2026

Higher CPO prices to provide support for plantation companies

13/01/2026 (The Star), Petaling Jaya - Plantation plays on Bursa Malaysia move deeper into bull market territory, as analysts foresee palm stockpiles to correct sharply over the next few months.

MARKET DEVELOPMENT  
  13-01-2026

Fertiliser Investment Key To Manage Climate Impacts On Palm Oil – MPOB

12/01/2026 (Bernama), Kuala Lumpur - Fertiliser investment is crucial to ensuring Malaysia’s palm oil sector is protected from lower yields due to climate headwinds.

MARKET DEVELOPMENT  
  13-01-2026

Indonesia’s B50 Biodiesel Mandate Seen Strengthening Malaysia’s Palm Oil Competitiveness

12/01/2026 (Bernama), Kuala Lumpur - Indonesia’s move to implement its B50 biodiesel mandate is expected to enhance Malaysia’s competitiveness in the global palm oil market, says an economist.

OILS & FATS  
  13-01-2026

Palm oil prices to remain under pressure amid oversupply — Mistry

12/01/2026 (New Straits Times) - Malaysian palm oil futures are likely to remain under pressure as production has stayed above expectations, leading to a buildup in inventories. This was stated by industry analyst Dorab Mistry during a sector conference.

OILS & FATS  
  13-01-2026

Indonesia assures Pakistan palm oil exports safe despite upcoming B50 biodiesel mandate

12/01/2025 (BioEnergyTimes) - Indonesia has sought to reassure Pakistan that its plan to increase domestic biodiesel blending requirements will not come at the expense of palm oil exports to overseas markets.

OILS & FATS  
  13-01-2026

USDA raises Malaysia’s palm oil production forecast for MY 2025/26

12/01/2025 (UkrAgroConsult) - Malaysia’s palm oil sector is expected to strengthen in marketing year MY 2025/26, supported by improved weather conditions, a larger effective harvested area, and higher early-season fresh fruit bunch (FFB) yields. The USDA has revised its production outlook upward, with output in the opening months of the season ranking among the highest seen over the past four years, boosting overall supply availability.