InfoSAWIT, PALANGKARAYA – Fresh fruit bunch (FFB) prices in Central Kalimantan recorded an increase in the second half of March 2026, providing a positive signal for palm oil smallholders in the region.

According to the provincial pricing team, FFB prices for oil palm trees aged 10–20 years rose by Rp204.99/kg to reach Rp3,773.44/kg for the period of March 16–31, 2026.

Dilansir InfoSAWIT from the Central Kalimantan Plantation Agency, on Tuesday (April 7, 2026), prices across other age groups were also established, including Rp3,073.37/kg for 3-year-old palms, Rp3,193.26/kg (4 years), Rp3,345.43/kg (5 years), and Rp3,475.54/kg (6 years).

Meanwhile, prices for older trees were recorded at Rp3,648.74/kg (9 years), Rp3,720.46/kg (21 years), and gradually declining to Rp3,371.86/kg for 25-year-old palms.

The reference crude palm oil (CPO) price was set at Rp15,192.65/kg, while kernel prices reached Rp15,272.42/kg, with an index K of 91.83%.

The next pricing meeting for the April 2026 period is scheduled to take place on April 20 in Palangka Raya. (T2)