InfoSAWIT, PADANG – Fresh fruit bunch (FFB) prices in West Sumatra moved lower during the first pricing period of June 2026, reflecting adjustments in market fundamentals despite relatively strong crude palm oil (CPO) and palm kernel prices.

Based on the latest pricing decision issued by the West Sumatra FFB Pricing Committee for the June 1–7, 2026 period, the benchmark price for oil palm plantations aged 10–20 years decreased by Rp150.47/kg to Rp3,855.31/kg.

According to data obtained by InfoSAWIT from the West Sumatra Food Crops and Horticulture Plantation Agency, FFB prices for younger plantations were set at Rp3,019.29/kg for three-year-old trees, Rp3,192.85/kg for four-year-old trees, and Rp3,383.64/kg for five-year-old plantations.

Prices continued to increase with plantation maturity, reaching Rp3,493.76/kg for six-year-old trees, Rp3,632.11/kg for seven-year-old trees, Rp3,767.59/kg for eight-year-old trees, and Rp3,843.74/kg for nine-year-old plantations.

The highest FFB price during the current period remained in the 10–20 year age category at Rp3,855.31/kg. Meanwhile, plantations aged 21 years were priced at Rp3,703.91/kg, followed by Rp3,698.00/kg for 22-year-old trees and Rp3,642.37/kg for 23-year-old trees.

Prices for older plantations were set at Rp3,473.32/kg for 24-year-old trees and Rp3,435.89/kg for 25-year-old plantations.

The pricing calculation was supported by a CPO reference price of Rp14,787.75/kg, a palm kernel price of Rp13,915.50/kg, a shell value of Rp17.75/kg, and a K index of 94.34%. These indicators continue to serve as key components in determining official FFB prices across the province.

The published prices serve as official references established by the provincial pricing committee. Actual prices received by growers may vary depending on local market conditions, fruit quality, transportation costs, and commercial agreements between growers and mills. (T2)