InfoSAWIT, KUALA LUMPUR – Crude palm oil (CPO) prices are expected to remain stable in the near term at around RM4,000 per ton, supported by Indonesia’s plan to increase its biodiesel mandate to B50.
According to Bernama, Datuk Dr Ahmad Parveez Ghulam Kadir, Director-General of the Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB), said the price outlook is also supported by stronger global commodity prices, particularly crude oil and soybean oil.
He noted that Malaysia’s palm oil stocks, currently above three million tons, have not significantly pressured prices due to resilient demand and uncertainty surrounding Indonesia’s transition from B40 to B50 biodiesel implementation.
Throughout 2025, Malaysia recorded a milestone with CPO production reaching 20.28 million tons, surpassing 20 million tons for the first time. Palm oil and derivative exports rose to RM112.51 billion from RM109.39 billion in 2024.
MPOB also emphasized industry readiness for the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), following the European Parliament’s December 22, 2025 decision to delay implementation by one year. (T2)
