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InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – Exports of Palm Oil Mill Effluent (POME) and High Acid Palm Oil Residue (HAPOR) have shown significant trends, surpassing the volume of Crude Palm Oil (CPO) exports. Data indicates that from January to October 2024, POME and HAPOR exports reached 3.45 million tons, while CPO exports only amounted to 2.70 million tons. This surge was also evident in 2023, with POME and HAPOR exports totaling 4.87 million tons, far exceeding the 3.60 million tons recorded for CPO.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The government, through the Ministry of Trade, has officially tightened regulations on the export of palm oil mill effluent (POME), high acid palm oil residue (HAPOR), and used cooking oil (UCO). This policy is outlined in Minister of Trade Regulation No. 2 of 2025, which amends the provisions in Minister of Trade Regulation No. 26 of 2024. The new regulations took effect on January 8, 2025.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The discussion surrounding the sustainability of palm oil plantation management has resurfaced following the Ministry of Environment and Forestry (KLHK) asserting that palm oil is not classified as a forest crop. In the Ministerial Regulation P.23/2021, palm oil is also not listed as a crop for forest and land rehabilitation (RHL).

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The price of crude palm oil (CPO) at PT. Kharisma Pemasaran Bersama Nusantara (KPBN) was withdrawn (WD) with the highest offer at Rp 13,789/kg on Thursday (January 9, 2025), marking a 1.56% decrease or a drop of approximately Rp 219/kg compared to the highest CPO price offer on Wednesday (January 8, 2025), which reached Rp 14,008/kg.

InfoSAWIT, JAMBI – Referring to the results from the Fresh Fruit Bunch (TBS) price determination team in Jambi Province, the price of palm oil TBS for the period of January 10-16, 2025, has been agreed upon, showing a decrease of Rp 93.96/Kg to Rp 3,461.75/Kg.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA - Recently, during the National Development Planning Meeting (Musrenbangnas) for the 2025 - 2029 National Medium-Term Development Plan (RPJMN), President Prabowo Subianto stated that palm oil is a strategic commodity and national asset that must be protected, and there should be no fear of deforestation issues when expanding palm oil plantations, as palm oil can also absorb carbon dioxide.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – Attorney General Sanitiar Burhanuddin has revealed that echelon I and II officials at the Ministry of Environment and Forestry (KLHK) are suspected of being involved in corruption cases related to palm oil management during the period of 2005-2024. However, Burhanuddin refrained from disclosing the identities of the implicated officials.

InfoSAWIT, NEW DELHI – Leading fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) producers such as Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) and Wipro have raised soap prices by 7-8 percent. This move is in response to a surge in palm oil prices, a key raw material for soap production, which has increased by over 30 percent since the beginning of the year.

InfoSAWIT, NUNUKAN – The Tax Service, Counseling, and Consultation Office (KP2KP) of Nunukan is intensifying its educational efforts for entrepreneurs in the palm oil sector regarding their obligations as Taxable Entrepreneurs (PKP). This initiative supports the comprehensive implementation of the Harmonization of Tax Regulations Law (UU HPP).

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The price of crude palm oil (CPO) at PT. Kharisma Pemasaran Bersama Nusantara (KPBN) Inacom Withdraw (WD) recorded the highest offer at Rp. 14,008/kg on Wednesday (January 8, 2025), marking a decline of 1.05% or a decrease of approximately Rp 149/kg compared to the CPO price on Tuesday (January 7, 2025), which reached Rp. 14,157/kg.

InfoSAWIT, SOUTH SUMATRA – PT Pulau Subur Tbk (PTPS) is preparing to build a palm oil processing plant (PKS) in South Sumatra, with the target for the facility to commence operations in the second half of 2025.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – Deputy Minister of Cooperatives (Wamenkop) Ferry Juliantono expressed concern over the plight of palm oil farmers, despite their ownership of land spanning dozens of hectares and their membership in cooperatives. These farmers still face long waits to obtain cooking oil.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – Researcher from The Indonesian Institute, Christina Clarissa Intania, criticized the government's plan to expand palm oil plantations in Indonesia, arguing that it could negatively impact indigenous rights and environmental sustainability. In her statement on Friday (January 3, 2025), Christina highlighted that many indigenous territories have yet to be formally recognized by the government.

InfoSAWIT, PALANGKARAYA – Based on the results from the Fresh Fruit Bunch (FFB) pricing team in Central Kalimantan Province, for the second period of December (December 16-31, 2024), the price for palm oil aged 10-20 years has decreased by Rp 72.81/kg to Rp 3,543.83/kg.

InfoSAWIT, PEKANBARU – According to the results from the Fresh Fruit Bunch (FFB) pricing team in Riau Province, as stated in the Decree on the Pricing of Fresh Palm Fruit in Riau Province No. 01 for the period of January 8-14, 2025, the price for 9-year-old palm oil has been set at Rp 3,614.47/kg.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The price of crude palm oil (CPO) at PT. Kharisma Pemasaran Bersama Nusantara (KPBN) Inacom was set at Rp. 14,157/kg on Tuesday (January 7, 2025), marking an increase of 0.49% or an increase of approximately Rp 69/kg compared to the highest offer price of CPO on Monday (January 6, 2025), which reached Rp. 14,088/kg.

InfoSAWIT, PEKANBARU – Referring to the results from the pricing team for Fresh Fruit Bunches (TBS) of palm oil in Plasma Riau, as per the Price Determination Letter No. 01 for the period of January 8-14, 2025, the price for palm oil aged 9 years has dropped by Rp 149.56/kg, bringing the new price to Rp 3,571.02/kg.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – Trade Minister Budi Santoso highlighted the need for crude palm oil (CPO) as a primary raw material to support the implementation of the mandatory biodiesel 40 percent (B40). This evaluation aims to ensure the availability of raw materials domestically while regulating the optimal export ratio of CPO.

InfoSAWIT, CHICAGO – The spot price basis for corn and soybeans shipped via barges to terminals on the Gulf Coast of the United States showed mixed movements on Friday (January 5). A sharp decline in futures contract values provided some support, but prices remained pressured by increasing supply along export routes and stable to weakening transportation costs, according to traders' reports.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – PT Perkebunan Nusantara (PTPN) Group continues to strengthen its contribution to supporting food self-sufficiency, in line with President Prabowo Subianto's vision. Various strategic programs have been launched, including collaborative innovations that have a broad and sustainable impact.