News &amp; Data

CPO Hits Highest Since 2024 on Tight Supply, Biofuel Demand, El Niño

Malaysian benchmark climbs to ~$1,130/MT as MPOC and BMI see prices holding above RM4,600.

BMI lifts 2026 CPO price forecast to RM4,453 on tight supply

Research house revises average forecast upward as supply concerns persist; Malaysian benchmark trades near RM4,600.

Weather & crops

El Nino's Yield Lag and Dry Kalimantan Weather Frame Palm Output Outlook

Dry conditions in Kalimantan and a lingering El Nino signal point to lagged yield pressure even as Malaysian output climbs.

B50 mandate, El Niño tighten Indonesia palm oil supply outlook

Indonesia's B50 biodiesel push and dry Kalimantan weather sharpen supply risk for palm buyers.

B50 Mandate and El Niño Risks Tighten CPO Supply and Compliance Outlook

Indonesia's B50 transition, soft output forecasts and export levy strains signal higher palm oil costs and fewer uncommitted volumes for global buyers.

CPO holds near RM4,600 as El Niño and B50 keep supply risks in focus

Malaysian CPO at RM4,595; MPOB July stocks ample but El Niño, B50, and firm energy underpin forward prices.

Palm Oil Extends Toward 52-Week High as El Niño and B50 Outweigh Peak Stocks

Malaysian CPO edges up to $1,130/MT; bullish supply-side drivers hold the upper hand, but overbought technicals point to consolidation with mild upside.

Palm oil facts

A tree with no waste: how every part of the oil palm is used

From fruit to fronds, the oil palm yields edible oils, feed, fibre, fuel and soil amendments—useful for procurement decisions.

Aug 19, 2026

Palm Oil Rises as El Niño and Biodiesel Demand Outweigh Ample Malaysian Stocks

CPO near $1,122/MT after a technical breakout; six bullish factors outweigh three bearish ones, but stale stock data and crowded soyoil longs remain risks.

B50 rollout and El Niño raise stakes for palm biodiesel compliance

Indonesia's B50 mandate extends to more fuel grades as feedstock and levy pressures build; Malaysia trims September CPO reference price with duty at 10%.

Sustainability

RSPO Supply Chain Models: IP, Segregated, Mass Balance and Book & Claim Explained

A practical overview of the four RSPO supply chain options for procurement teams and first-time buyers of sustainable palm products.

Malaysian CPO Holds Above RM4,500 as El Niño and B50 Support Firm Prices

Benchmark palm oil gains 1.2% to $1,122/MT; MPOB July stocks rise 7.2%, but El Niño dryness and biodiesel demand keep September outlook firm.

Aug 18, 2026

Palm Oil Edges Higher as El Niño Risk and Wide Soyoil Spread Outweigh Bearish July Stocks

CPO at $1,109/MT has a modest bullish bias, but MPOB inventory build and stretched speculative longs keep the rally capped.

Demand watch

India’s Edible Oil Import Uptick Meets El Niño Supply Angst in Palm Oil Demand Watch

India's 10-month-high July edible oil imports and inflation warnings shape palm oil offtake, while China's stance remains a key swing factor.

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Buyer's guide

Flexitanks, IBCs, Drums or Bulk Vessel: Choosing Palm Oil Packaging

A practical comparison of containerised flexitanks, IBC totes, steel drums and ocean bulk for procuring crude or refined palm oil.

CPO Holds Near $1,109 as El Niño Risk Meets MPOB Stock Build

Biodiesel policy and Indian demand support palm, but July output and inventory gains keep rallies in check.

Aug 17, 2026

Palm Oil Holds Near $1,107 as Biodiesel and El Niño Offset Seasonal Stocks Build

Malaysian CPO edges up 0.1% to about $1,107/MT; July MPOB stocks reached a 5-month high, but a $475 BOPO spread, Indonesia B50/B100 push and El Niño supply risks keep the balance t

Weather & crops

El Niño Dryness in Sarawak and Kalimantan Signals Delayed Palm Yield Risk

Dry conditions under a strengthening El Niño are easing near-term harvest logistics but pointing to lower yields months ahead.

Indonesia's B50 Push and Malaysia's Duty Signal Shape Palm Policy Outlook

Biodiesel blending and export levies are shifting palm oil demand and trade incentives as buyers weigh compliance risks.

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Products explained

Understanding RBD Palm Oil: Refining, Bleaching, and Deodorizing

A practical walk-through of the three core refining stages that turn crude palm oil into the stable, versatile RBD product most buyers specify.

CPO Consolidates Near $1,107 as Peak Output Meets Biofuel Demand

Malaysian stocks hit a five-month high, but El Niño, Indonesia's B50/B100 push and firm India interest keep price risks tilted.

Aug 16, 2026

CPO Holds Near $1,106 as Crude and Discount Step Up Against July Stocks Build

Brent strength and a wide BOPO spread support palm oil, but ample MPOB July stocks and peak output keep the market in a modest consolidation.

Palm oil facts

Palm Oil's 5,000-Year Journey from West Africa to the World

Tracing the path from a regional food staple to a cornerstone of global edible-oil supply, with practical pointers for buyers.

Palm oil consolidates near $1,106 as ample July stocks offset energy and weather support

Malaysian CPO holds at RM4,520 after July MPOB stocks rose 7.2% and production rose 9.4%; conflicting India import reports and Black Sea risk keep direction uncertain.