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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 to be under pressure until output eases, says analyst Mistry
Palm oil prices seen range-bound in February amid supply curbs, biodiesel policy clarity
Malaysia gains cost edge in palm oil exports as Indonesia hikes levy, says TA Securities
20/01/2026 (The Edge Malaysia), Kuala Lumpur - TA Securities said Malaysia’s palm oil exporters could make inroads in price-sensitive markets like India from March 1 when Indonesia’s planned export levies come into force.
Palm opens higher on stronger rival edible oils, crude oil prices
20/01/2026 (Business Recorder), Kuala Lumpur - Malaysian palm oil futures rose on Tuesday, after falling in the previous session, buoyed by stronger rival edible oils and crude oil prices, while traders await export data for further cues.
Govt combats palm oil discrimination with tailored approach — Noraini
20/01/2026 (The Edge Malaysia), Kuala Lumpur - The government, through the Plantation and Commodities Ministry, has adopted a dynamic trade diplomacy strategy to address all forms of discrimination by tailoring its approach to specific key market needs.
Malaysian palm oil up on anticipation of lower output
21/01/2026 (Reuters), Kuala Lumpur - Malaysian palm oil futures ended higher on Tuesday, as anticipation of a sharp decline in production and stronger export demand supported the market.
19/01/2026 (UkrAgroConsult) - Since January 2026, domestic and international palm oil futures prices have shown volatility, driven primarily by factors such as pressure on Malaysian palm oil inventories, Indonesian policy changes, and macroeconomic sentiment. On January 15, the palm oil futures market witnessed a fierce battle between bulls and bears, with bullish positions taking profits and closing out positions, causing prices to erase nearly a week’s gains.
Key palm oil producer all set to expand in Basilan
19/01/2026 (Minda News), Isulan - Kenram Palmoil Industries, Inc. (KPII), the country’s major crude palm oil producer with a manufacturing plant here, is all set to expand to Basilan, a province once notorious for the nefarious activities of the terrorist Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG), company executives said.
Indonesia axes plan to introduce B50 biodiesel
19/01/2026 (Biofuels International) - Indonesia has abandoned plans to introduce a mandatory B50 biodiesel blend this year and will continue with its existing B40 requirement instead, citing technical limitations and funding issues, government officials said on Wednesday.
Indonesia policy supports palm oil recovery
19/01/2026 (Director Talk Interview) - Palm oil futures have moved higher in recent sessions, regaining strength on improved demand expectations, a softer ringgit, and supportive policy signals from Indonesia. Benchmark Malaysian contracts climbed above MYR 4,100 per tonne, marking the strongest performance in over a month as buyers positioned ahead of key consumption periods and broader sentiment in global edible oils turned more constructive.
ICE Canola Futures Still On the rise
19/01/2026 (Market Screener), Manitoba - Canola futures on the Intercontinental Exchange were higher Monday, but trading had been to both sides of unchanged in thin and choppy activity.
