InfoSAWIT, PONTIANAK – Fresh Fruit Bunch (FFB) prices in West Kalimantan experienced a decline in the third week of April 2026, reflecting shifting market conditions.

The provincial pricing team set the price for oil palm aged 10–20 years at Rp3,762.00/kg, marking a decrease of Rp65.54/kg for the period of April 16–22, 2026.

According to data from the West Kalimantan Plantation and Livestock Agency, younger plantations also recorded varied price levels. FFB from 3-year-old trees stood at Rp2,828.62/kg, increasing to Rp3,032.97/kg for 4-year-old trees and Rp3,251.91/kg for 5-year-old trees.

Prices continued to rise with maturity, with 6-year-old trees at Rp3,391.03/kg, 7-year-old trees at Rp3,513.06/kg, and 8-year-old trees at Rp3,614.24/kg. Nine-year-old trees reached Rp3,682.28/kg.

For older plantations, 21-year-old trees were priced at Rp3,718.33/kg, gradually declining to Rp3,450.55/kg for 25-year-old trees.

CPO prices were set at Rp15,358.22/kg, while palm kernel prices reached Rp15,866.02/kg, with a K index of 91.72%.

The decline in FFB prices highlights the sensitivity of local markets to global commodity trends and supply-demand imbalances. While CPO prices remain relatively strong, fluctuations in export demand and competing vegetable oils continue to influence domestic pricing.

Authorities reiterated that these official prices serve as guidelines and may differ from actual transactions at the farm level. (T2)