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Palm trades sideways as stronger ringgit counters support from Dalian rivals
04/02/2026 (New Straits Times), Jakarta - Malaysian palm oil futures traded sideways in early deals on Wednesday, as a weaker Chicago soyoil and a stronger ringgit countered support from gains in Dalian vegetable oils.
Malaysian palm oil exports are declining, while Indonesian palm oil exports are growing
04/02/2026 (Ukr Agro Consult) - According to data released by shipping inspection agency SGS, Malaysia’s palm oil exports from January 1 to 31 are expected to total 944,000 tonnes, a 5.58% decrease compared to the same period last month, when exports totaled over 1 million tonnes.
Palm oil prices closed lower on Tuesday
04/02/2026 (Ukr Agro Consult) - Kenanga Futures analysts note that prices followed the overnight decline in competing edible oils. However, strong demand for tropical oil exports, lower production forecasts, and a weakening ringgit limit downside risks. Kenanga Futures sees support for palm oil futures at 4,140 ringgit per tonne and resistance at 4,280 ringgit per tonne. The Bursa Malaysia derivatives contract for April delivery fell 16 ringgit to 4,213 ringgit ($1,070.10) per tonne.
Indonesia clamps down on palm oil waste exports as Prabowo pursues energy self-sufficiency
03/02/2026 (Malay Mail), Jakarta - In an effort to support its energy self-sufficiency goal, Indonesia plans to restrict export of palm oil waste including used cooking oil, to ensure the materials are prioritised for domestic use.
Indonesia prioritizes palm oil for domestic biofuel to boost energy security, jobs
03/02/2026 (Indonesia Business Post) - Indonesia, the world’s largest palm oil producer, is shifting its focus toward domestic use of the commodity as part of a broader push for energy self-sufficiency, even as overseas demand continues to rise.
India’s palm oil imports surge 51pc in January, lifting prospects for Malaysia’s producers
03/02/2026 (Reuters), Mumbai - India’s palm oil imports surged 51 per cent in January to a four-month high, as the tropical oil’s discount to rival soyoil prompted refiners to ramp up purchases while cutting soyoil imports to a 19-month low, according to five dealers.
Malaysian palm oil tracks Dalian lower, falls for second session
04/02/2026 (Business Recorder) Jakarta - Malaysian palm oil futures extended losses to a second session on Tuesday as trading resumed after a long holiday weekend, pressured by declines in Dalian edible oils, but strong export data capped losses. The benchmark palm oil contract for April delivery on the Bursa Malaysia Derivatives Exchange was down 16 ringgit, or 0.38percent, at 4,213 ringgit (USD1,072.01)a metric ton at closing.
From Frying Pans to Fuel Tanks: Indonesia Limits Palm Oil Exports for Energy
03/02/2026 (Jakarta Globe) - Indonesia, the world’s largest producer of palm oil, is turning inward. Despite rising demand from countries such as Egypt, Pakistan, Russia, and Belarus, Jakarta plans to prioritize domestic use of the commodity to advance its biofuel agenda.
LACRA to Introduce Policy for Oil Palm
04/02/2026 (Daily Observer) - The Liberia Agriculture Commodity Regulatory Authority (LACRA) is set to introduce a policy to govern the oil palm sector of Liberia.
