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Jul 31, 2026

Palm oil facts

Why Oil Palm Out-Yields Every Other Oil Crop, Hectare for Hectare

A practical look at the biology and economics behind palm oil's unmatched land efficiency.

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Policy & energy watch

Policy Watch: B50 Rollout, Nepal Trade Flows Reshape Palm Oil Demand Outlook

Indonesia's B50 mandate lifts biodiesel demand while Nepal export scrutiny and crude weakness cloud the CPO demand picture.

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Market brief

Palm Oil Steadies Near $1,101 as MPOB Stocks Rise, El Niño Lingers

Malaysian CPO benchmark holds above $1,100/MT despite softer crude and higher output; buyers eye pre-festival restocking.

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Jul 30, 2026

Buyer's guide

Key Specifications First-Time Palm Oil Buyers Must Confirm

A practical guide to FFA, IV, M&I and colour for procurement managers entering the palm oil market.

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Weather & crops

El Niño Lingers as Kalimantan Dry Spell Raises Yield Concerns for Late-2026 Output

Dry conditions in key Indonesian growing zones contrast with normal rains in Malaysia, pointing to lagged yield losses from the ongoing El Niño event.

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Policy & energy watch

Asia’s biodiesel mandates tighten supply as Nepal tariff row adds to policy noise

Indonesia’s B50 rollout and rising regional mandates curb discretionary blending, while Nepal’s duty-free exports to India face scrutiny.

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Market brief

Palm Oil Steady as Crude Rebound Offsets Ample Stocks and Weak Indian Demand

Malaysian CPO edges up 0.2% to $1104/MT; MPOB data shows rising production and stocks while crude oil and biodiesel mandates lend support.

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Jul 29, 2026

Products explained

Palm Methyl Ester: From Kernel to Fuel Tank – The Biodiesel Supply Chain Decoded

A technical deep-dive into palm methyl ester production, quality drivers, and procurement risk points for industrial buyers.

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Policy & energy watch

B50 Mandate, Nepal Export Loophole and EUDR Waste Exemption Reshape Palm Oil Policy Landsc

Indonesia’s B50 rollout boosts demand outlook, while tariff arbitrage via Nepal and EU waste rules add complexity for buyers.

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Market brief

CPO consolidates near $1,100 as crude slump offsets pre-festival demand hopes

Malaysian benchmark slips 1% as Brent crude’s weekly 8.1% drop weighs on biodiesel sentiment, though Indian import surge and wide palm-soyoil spread provide a floor.

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Jul 28, 2026

Weather & crops

El Niño Lingers, but Rainfall Normal for Now: Palm Belt Weather Check

Neutral rainfall across Malaysia and Indonesia offers near-term harvest relief, but lagged El Niño effects on fruit bunch weight remain a watch point.

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Policy & energy watch

Policy & Energy Watch: Indonesia B50, Nepal Trade, EUDR Exemptions Shape Palm Oil Demand

Biodiesel mandates, trade disputes and regulatory shifts redefine market dynamics for palm oil buyers

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Market brief

Palm Oil Slides as Crude Weakens, but Festival Demand Looms

Malaysian CPO benchmark falls 1.6% to $1108/MT, pressured by profit-taking and weaker crude oil.

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Jul 27, 2026

Weather & crops

El Niño Lingers Over Palm Belt; Lagged Yield Risk Tempered by Normal Rains

ENSO neutral-positive state with ONI +1.0 keeps historical drought lag in focus, but near-term rainfall outlook supports harvesting pace.

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Policy & energy watch

Asia’s B50 mandates squeeze discretionary biodiesel blend, RBI flags edible oil inflation

Indonesia’s B50 rollout and rising Asian biofuel targets tighten palm oil supply, while Nepal’s tariff-arbitrage exports to India face scrutiny.

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Market brief

Palm Oil Steadies Near $1,124 as Crude Rally, Biodiesel Mandates Underpin Market

Malaysian CPO benchmark edges up 1.7% on stronger crude and soybean oil, while MPOB data shows rising stocks and production.

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Weather: NOAA CPC (ENSO) & MET Norway (rainfall). Energy: EIA via FRED. News is AI-assisted analysis with sources linked — information only, not advice. Data credits.