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InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – Indonesia’s crude palm oil (CPO) price at PT Kharisma Pemasaran Bersama Nusantara (KPBN) edged higher on Monday (August 3), while Malaysian palm oil futures closed lower for a second consecutive trading session amid expectations of rising production.

InfoSAWIT, PONTIANAK – Based on the decision of the West Kalimantan Fresh Fruit Bunch (FFB) Pricing Team, the province has set the official palm oil FFB prices for the fourth period of July 2026 (covering payments for FFB deliveries from July 23–31, 2026). The price for oil palm trees aged 10–20 years has been set at IDR 3,671.49 per kilogram.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – President Prabowo Subianto has unveiled an ambitious plan to tighten state control over Indonesia's strategic commodity exports, arguing that the country must capture a greater share of the wealth generated by its abundant natural resources.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – Indonesia's biodiesel policy has evolved into one of the most influential factors shaping global palm oil prices, according to industry observers, as increasing domestic consumption continues to tighten export supplies and provide structural support to the market.

InfoSAWIT, BANDAR LAMPUNG – Indonesia's Quarantine Agency (Barantin), through its Lampung office, has intercepted 75,992 illegal oil palm seeds destined for shipment across the country, preventing what authorities estimate could have resulted in annual losses of around Rp42 billion (approximately US$2.6 million) for farmers.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – Indonesia has reduced its official reference price for crude palm oil (CPO) for the August 1–31, 2026 period, resulting in lower export duties and export levies as part of the government's ongoing palm oil export management policy.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – Indonesian independent oil palm smallholders are calling for greater price transparency as a way to strengthen their bargaining position amid rising domestic demand for palm oil feedstock following the implementation of the country's B50 biodiesel program.

InfoSAWIT, SAMARINDA – The Government of East Kalimantan Province has increased the official price of oil palm Fresh Fruit Bunches (FFB) for the second pricing period of July 2026, reflecting stronger market fundamentals for crude palm oil and palm kernel.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – Once the world's largest palm oil producer, Nigeria is now struggling to meet domestic demand and increasingly depends on imports, highlighting decades of underinvestment, inconsistent policies, and limited technological advancement.

InfoSAWIT, ISLAMABAD – Pakistan imported a record 3.482 million metric tons of palm oil during fiscal year 2026, reflecting the country's growing dependence on overseas edible oil supplies as domestic demand continues to outpace local production.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – Indonesian palm oil producer PT Teladan Prima Agro Tbk (TLDN) delivered solid financial and operational growth in the first half of 2026, reporting higher revenue, stronger profitability, and increased production, supported by improved palm oil prices and higher sales volumes.

InfoSAWIT, KONAWE UTARA – The Indonesian Oil Palm Smallholders Union (SPKS) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the Konawe Utara Regency Government in accelerating the implementation of the Regional Action Plan (RAD) for Sustainable Palm Oil, with a strong focus on farmer registration, legality, and sustainability certification.

JAKARTA, InfoSAWIT – Indonesia's crude palm oil (CPO) market ended the week on a softer note after all major tenders at PT Kharisma Pemasaran Bersama Nusantara (KPBN) were withdrawn on Friday, reflecting weaker buying interest amid declining palm oil futures in Malaysia.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The European Union's decision to exclude palm oil waste from the scope of the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) is expected to create new opportunities for the palm oil industry's circular economy, encouraging greater utilization of biomass and processing residues for higher-value applications.

InfoSAWIT, MUMBAI – Palm oil continues to dominate the global packaged snack food industry, thanks to its unique combination of cost efficiency, functional performance, and long shelf life. From potato chips and crackers to biscuits and baked goods, the versatile vegetable oil remains a key ingredient for food manufacturers worldwide.

InfoSAWIT, NEW DELHI – Indonesia's tighter control over exports of selected palm oil products is being viewed in India not merely as a shift in global trade dynamics, but as a catalyst for accelerating the country's long-term drive toward edible oil self-sufficiency.

InfoSAWIT, JAMBI – Fresh Fruit Bunch (FFB) prices for oil palm growers in Indonesia's Jambi Province posted a modest increase for the July 31–August 6, 2026 pricing period, reflecting stable market conditions despite ongoing fluctuations in the global palm oil market.

InfoSAWIT, YOGYAKARTA – The Institut Pertanian STIPER (INSTIPER) has officially deployed 671 students to participate in its 2026 Industrial Internship Program, reaffirming the university's commitment to producing industry-ready graduates through closer collaboration with the plantation and forestry sectors.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – Indonesia's crude palm oil (CPO) reference prices at PT Kharisma Pemasaran Bersama Nusantara (KPBN) slipped slightly on Thursday (July 30, 2026), while palm oil futures on the Bursa Malaysia Derivatives (BMD) ended mostly higher, supported by expectations of stronger export demand.

InfoSAWIT, MEDAN – Fresh fruit bunch (FFB) prices for oil palm growers in North Sumatra edged lower for the pricing period of July 29 to August 4, 2026, according to the province's official FFB Pricing Committee.