InfoSAWIT, SAMARINDA – The price of oil palm Fresh Fruit Bunches (FFB) in East Kalimantan recorded an increase during the first half of April 2026, reflecting stronger market dynamics in the upstream sector.

Based on the official decision of the provincial FFB pricing team, the price for oil palm trees aged over 10 years rose by Rp65.27 per kilogram, reaching Rp3,450.42/kg for the period of April 1–15, 2026.

Data obtained by InfoSAWIT from the East Kalimantan Plantation Agency shows a steady price structure across different plant ages. FFB from 3-year-old trees was priced at Rp3,036.58/kg, while 4-year-old trees reached Rp3,235.43/kg. Prices continued to climb with age, with 5-year-old trees at Rp3,257.56/kg and 6-year-old trees at Rp3,293.28/kg.

For more mature plantations, 7-year-old trees were valued at Rp3,313.65/kg, 8-year-old trees at Rp3,338.17/kg, and 9-year-old trees at Rp3,410.56/kg. The highest category, plantations aged over 10 years, recorded the top price of Rp3,450.42/kg.

Meanwhile, the reference price for crude palm oil (CPO) was set at Rp14,705.52/kg, while palm kernel prices reached Rp13,757.20/kg, with the K index recorded at 88.36%.

The increase in FFB prices is closely tied to movements in global vegetable oil markets and domestic demand conditions. Rising CPO prices typically translate into better returns for smallholders and plantation companies alike, although the extent of the benefit may vary depending on local supply chains and pricing mechanisms.

Despite the official benchmark, authorities emphasized that actual prices at the field level may differ due to logistical factors, quality variations, and negotiations between farmers and mills.

This price adjustment provides a positive signal for oil palm growers in East Kalimantan, particularly independent smallholders who rely heavily on FFB sales as their primary income source. However, market volatility remains a key concern, as fluctuations in global commodity prices can quickly reverse such gains. (T2)