InfoSAWIT, PALANGKA RAYA — Fresh fruit bunch (FFB) prices for oil palm smallholders in Central Kalimantan declined in the first half of October 2026, with plasma smallholders receiving a top price of Rp3,566.72/kg for palms aged 10–20 years.
The price fell by Rp175.22/kg from Rp3,741.94/kg in the second half of September. Meanwhile, the price for independent smallholders with a composition of 100% tenera and 0% dura was set at Rp3,266.13/kg for October 1–15.
The latest prices were established at a meeting of the Central Kalimantan FFB Pricing Team on Tuesday, October 20, at the provincial plantation office.
According to the meeting minutes obtained by InfoSAWIT, the average local crude palm oil (CPO) price dropped by Rp623.37/kg to Rp14,759.69/kg, from Rp15,383.06/kg in the previous period.
The average local palm kernel price also declined by Rp929/kg to Rp12,345.85/kg from Rp13,274.85/kg. The K factor used in the FFB pricing calculation decreased from 92.31% to 92.15%.
Plasma Smallholder FFB Prices
The following prices apply to plasma smallholders during the first half of October:
3 years: Rp2,917.77/kg
4 years: Rp3,037.64/kg
5 years: Rp3,183.22/kg
6 years: Rp3,298.81/kg
7 years: Rp3,325.61/kg
8 years: Rp3,388.33/kg
9 years: Rp3,461.68/kg
10–20 years: Rp3,566.72/kg
21 years: Rp3,513.92/kg
22 years: Rp3,420.07/kg
23 years: Rp3,320.07/kg
24 years: Rp3,221.62/kg
25 years: Rp3,167.66/kg
Independent Smallholder FFB Prices
Prices based on fruit composition were set at Rp3,266.13/kg for 100% tenera, Rp3,244.62/kg for 90% tenera, Rp3,223.10/kg for 80%, Rp3,201.59/kg for 70%, Rp3,178.94/kg for 60% and Rp3,157.42/kg for 50%. The 40% tenera composition was priced at Rp3,135.91/kg.
The pricing process refers to Agriculture Minister Regulation No. 13/2024 and Central Kalimantan Governor Regulation No. 64/2020, including its amendments.
The next pricing meeting is scheduled for November 4, 2026.
Actual farm-gate prices may vary depending on mill policies, fruit quality, location and transaction conditions. (T2)
