News &amp; Data

Indonesia’s B50 biodiesel mandate reshapes palm oil demand landscape

New 50% blend rule lifts consumption outlook, raising supply and compliance questions for buyers.

Sustainability

What MSPO and ISPO Certification Actually Verify in Palm Oil Production

A practical breakdown of the on-the-ground checks behind Malaysia’s MSPO and Indonesia’s ISPO standards.

Palm Oil Wavers as Crude, Rival Oils Weigh; B50 Demand Looms

CPO futures slip on easing crude and competing oils, but Indonesia’s B50 mandate and firm exports underpin the market.

Jul 20, 2026

Indonesia B50 Mandate Rolls Out: Supply Tightness, Compliance Risks Ahead

Jakarta launches 50% biodiesel blend; CPO supply seen adequate for now but higher output needed, raising buyer vigilance.

Buyer's guide

Reading a Palm Oil Certificate of Analysis: FFA, IV and M&I Explained

A practical guide for procurement managers on the three key quality parameters in a palm oil CoA.

Palm Oil Futures Climb on Crude Rally, Biofuel Mandate; India Imports Slump

CPO prices track stronger crude and soybean oil, supported by Indonesia's B50 launch, while India's June imports drop 30%.

Jul 19, 2026

Indonesia's B50 biodiesel mandate reshapes palm oil supply-demand balance

Policy push lifts crude palm oil demand but raises questions on feedstock adequacy and compliance costs.

Products explained

How Glycerine Is Recovered as a Co-Product of Oleochemical Splitting

A step-by-step look at glycerine recovery from fat splitting, a key source of refined glycerine for buyers.

Palm Oil Holds Weekly Gain on India Demand, B50 Mandate Support

Market eyes extended high CPO run as Indonesia’s biodiesel rollout and firm crude underpin prices.

Jul 18, 2026

Indonesia's B50 mandate lifts palm oil demand outlook, supply chain under strain

New 50% biodiesel blend targets IDR 177 trillion savings but raises questions on feedstock availability and farmer impact.

Palm oil facts

Why Oil Palm Yields More Oil per Hectare Than Any Other Crop

A neutral look at the biological and agronomic factors behind oil palm’s unmatched land-use efficiency.

Palm Oil Market Brief: India Import Slump vs. B50 Demand, Exports Rise

Mixed signals as Indian imports drop sharply but Indonesia’s B50 mandate and rising Malaysian exports support prices.

Jul 17, 2026

Indonesia B50 Mandate Tightens CPO Supply; Malaysia May Fill Gap

Jakarta’s 35% biodiesel blend target locks in 23.3 Mt of domestic CPO, raising export risk and opening arbitrage for Malaysia.

Products explained

How Glycerine Is Recovered as a Co-Product of Oleochemical Splitting

A neutral, step-by-step guide to glycerine recovery during fat splitting for procurement and new buyers.

Palm Oil Markets Weighed by Rival Oils, B50 Mandate Looms Large

CPO futures slip as competing edible oils weaken, while Indonesia’s B50 program and a Middle East crude link reshape the outlook.

Market data

Malaysia June CPO output jumps 8.1%, stocks rise 3.7% as exports lag

Higher production and weaker demand keep palm oil prices capped despite biodiesel support.

Indonesia B50 Mandate Raises CPO Demand, Malaysia Holds Export Duty, EUDR Tightens

Biodiesel push requires 23.3M tonnes CPO yearly; Malaysia keeps duty at 10%; EU updates deforestation compliance tools.

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Compliance

EUDR Geolocation and Traceability: Data Requirements for Palm Suppliers

What procurement managers and buyers need to know about the EU Deforestation Regulation's data demands.

Palm Oil Steady Near $1,104 as Surging Crude and B50 Buzz Offset Weak Indian Demand

Malaysian CPO flat; MPOB data shows rising stocks and production; El Niño and biodiesel policy lend support, but Kalimantan dryness and seasonal weakness cap gains.