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Malaysian palm oil futures are likely to extend their decline and trade near a two-year low of RM3,500 (US$826.50) per metric tonne from June to November as recovery in production leads to a stock build, industry analyst Dorab Mistry said on Wednesday.

It said oil palm remained a vital crop for food security, a source of income for millions, especially smallholder farmers across West Africa, and has the potential to help farming families emerge from poverty within a single generation

06/05/2025 (Bernama), Kuala Lumpur - Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower today, reversing earlier gains, weighed down by concerns over strong output and expectations of rising stock levels in coming weeks.

06/05/2025 (Reuters), Jakarta - Malaysian palm oil futures reversed gains on Tuesday, continuing their decline for the sixth straight session, weighed down by weaker rival oils at the Dalian and Chicago markets, while the market focus shifted to the production outlook for May.

06/05/2025 (Sinar Daily), Shah Alam - SD Guthrie Berhad has achieved a major milestone in international trade and sustainable agriculture, following the arrival of its first-ever tariff-free shipment of Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil-certified sustainable palm oil (CSPO) into the United Kingdom under the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).

06/05/2025 (Business Times), Kuala Lumpur - Malaysia is exploring a strategic partnership with Unilever to strengthen sustainable palm oil sourcing in East Africa, as part of its push to expand market presence and reinforce global sustainability standards.

06/05/2025 (Directors Talk) - After a sustained downturn, Malaysian palm oil futures have edged higher, signalling a potential shift in market sentiment. This uptick, following five consecutive sessions of decline, reflects a confluence of factors including anticipated demand resurgence and geopolitical developments that may influence trade dynamics.

06/05/2025 (Oils & Fats International) - Growing biodiesel production in Brazil is set to lower soyabean oil exports from the country, according to the US Department of Agriculture (USDA).

05/05/2025 (Bernama), Kuala Lumpur - Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower on Monday, driven by an increase in palm oil production, according to Fastmarkets Palm Oil Analytics.

06/05/2025 (Reuters), Jakarta - Malaysian palm oil futures extended losses on Monday, continuing their decline for the fifth straight session, pressured by ringgit’s persistent strength and weaker Chicago soyoil and crude. The benchmark palm oil contract for July delivery on the Bursa Malaysia Derivatives Exchange lost 54 ringgit, or 1.39%, to 3,827 ringgit ($912.28) a metric ton at the close.

05/05/2025 (Bernama), Kuala Lumpur - The palm oil sector is a key driver for Malaysia’s inclusive economic development and global sustainability, making it the country’s most valuable agricultural export, said the Datametrics Research and Information Centre (DARE).

05/05/2025 (The Malaysian Reserve) - CRUDE palm oil (CPO) prices are projected to reach RM4,000 per tonne by 2026.