Palm oil

Malaysia fertiliser producers halt new orders as Iran war drives up prices

The near-closure of Hormuz has choked off a significant share of fertiliser produced in the Middle East

Indonesia shipped 1.8 million tonnes of palm oil to the Middle East in 2025.

Indonesia’s palm oil export demand cools as Middle East conflict lifts freight, insurance costs

A slower pace of shipments can result in a stock build-up in the South-east Asian nation: Indonesian Palm Oil Association

The Malaysian Palm Oil Board is scheduled to publish its monthly figures on Mar 10.

Malaysia palm oil output set for steep drop after Sabah floods

The nation’s production is expected to decline in February due to seasonal lows and shorter working days due to holidays

Analysts say agri industry tailwinds should extend the strong momentum from H1, though policy risks and company specific-challenges cloud the outlook.

Firmer palm oil prices lift SGX agri stocks ahead of H2 results, but Indonesia risks cloud outlook

Market watchers expect the strong streak from earlier in FY2025 to continue, but individual companies face potential downside risks

The suspects are alleged to have classified exports of crude palm oil as byproducts of crude palm oil between 2020 and 2024, with losses to the state estimated at between 10.6 trillion rupiah (S$796 million) and 14.3 trillion rupiah (S$1.07 billion).

Indonesia arrests 11 for alleged corruption over palm oil exports

[JAKARTA] The Indonesian Attorney General’s Office said it had arrested 11 people, including officials from the customs office, for alleged corruption aimed at avoiding mandatory domestic sales of cru...

The Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) reported that exports to China fell 35.7% last year.

China’s palm oil demand to drop as cheaper alternatives rise: analysts

China is expected to continue increasing its soyoil imports which will limit demand for palm oil

FGV says the lifting of the ban reflects the significant progress it has made in upholding labour standards, addressing gaps, and implementing sustainable reforms across its operations and supply chain.

US lifts import ban on Malaysian palm oil firm FGV Holdings

This comes after the company took sufficient action to address allegations of forced labour

Companies that complied include the palm oil units of conglomerate Salim Group which paid fines equivalent to US136 million, Best Agro Group, which forked over US$98 million in fines, and US$57 million by a unit of Sampoerna Agro.

Indonesia vows action against laggards on forestry fines

The unprecendented crackdown targeting oil palm plantations and mines has unnerved the industry