InfoSAWIT, SAMARINDA – The price of fresh fruit bunches (TBS) of palm oil in East Kalimantan has shown a positive trend after experiencing a decline in recent weeks. From February 16 to 28, 2025, the price of TBS saw a slight increase compared to the previous period.

According to data from the East Kalimantan Plantation Office, the price of TBS for 10-year-old plants rose to IDR 3,224.53 per kg, compared to IDR 3,180.19 per kg during the period of February 1-15.

"The price of TBS in East Kalimantan has increased this week across all age groups," stated Ence Achmad Rafiddin Rizal, Head of the East Kalimantan Plantation Office, in an official statement reported by InfoSAWIT on March 9, 2025.

The increase in TBS prices during this period was driven by a rise in the selling price of crude palm oil (CPO) by companies, which reached IDR 14,184.93 per kg. Additionally, the average kernel price also saw an increase, with a weighted average of IDR 10,530.59 per kg and an index K of 88.87 percent.

Ence further detailed the TBS prices based on planting age for the period of January 16-31, 2025, as follows:

3 years: IDR 2,840.08 per kg

4 years: IDR 3,029.35 per kg

5 years: IDR 3,047.17 per kg

6 years: IDR 3,079.86 per kg

7 years: IDR 3,098.41 per kg

8 years: IDR 3,121.71 per kg

9 years: IDR 3,187.07 per kg

Positive Impact for Plasma Farmers

The recorded TBS prices serve as a standard for farmers who have partnered with palm oil mill (PKS) companies in East Kalimantan, particularly plasma farms. With the collaboration between farmer groups and palm oil mills (PMS), it is hoped that the TBS prices received by farmers will align with applicable standards and not be manipulated by middlemen.

The sustainability of this partnership model is expected to enhance the welfare of palm oil farmers in East Kalimantan and provide more stable pricing for growers. (T2)