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The palm-oil market did not have a major reaction to Indonesia’s gradual roll-out of its expanded biofuel mandate this week.

Palm oil dips on weaker crude and Malaysian production outlook

Analysts expect robust production from the South-east Asian country for June

Rice prices could be particularly volatile if El Nino causes weather conditions to worsen, as global trade in the crop remains thin.

El Nino may pile pressure on Asean food prices as dry weather meets fuel and fertiliser shock

Rice and palm oil prices could spike in a ‘Godzilla’ El Nino, with poultry and livestock prices also at risk

Market pressures have squeezed margins for agricultural producers, which could prompt growers to turn to cost-cutting “slash-and-burn” methods of clearing land.

ASEAN BUSINESS

Haze beckons as South-east Asia’s planters come under strain. A ‘Godzilla’ El Nino may just be the start

Indonesia’s move to control exports could increase oversight for haze prevention, says a think tank

The onset of El Nino is also seen as a tailwind, as average crude palm oil prices have historically surged during the weather event.

Companies & Markets

BROKERS’ TAKE

Palm oil stocks set to surge as Indonesia said to be scaling back export overhaul: analysts

Brokerages, including UOBKH and RHB, are moving to upgrade battered plantation stocks across the board

The Indonesian task force seized around 4.1 million ha of plantations in 2025 for operating illegally in forest areas.

Malaysia’s SD Guthrie working with Indonesia on palm oil plantation seizures: CEO

The firm says 2% of its land has been seized by the Indonesian task force, amounting to around 2,800 ha

Competition in the palm oil sector between the two neighbouring countries may intensify in the coming months as Indonesia tightens export controls.

Energy & Commodities

Malaysia palm reserves jump most in five months after sharp drop in exports

The fall is from buyers flocking to discounted Indonesian cargoes after Jakarta’s overhaul of key commodity exports

Maybank Indonesia has for years been a key banking partner to the broader Salim Group.

Indonesia authorities question Maybank staff over Salim Group palm oil export flows: sources

The lender’s exposure to Salim is relatively modest at around 150 billion rupiah

The Indonesian government announced late last month it would take control of some key commodity exports in a sweeping overhaul.

Indonesia asks police to probe hundreds of firms on palm prices

About 270 to 300 firms have not adjusted their prices over the past few days

Palm oil is sold in a wide variety of forms, and the rules encompass several of the most common types of exports.

Indonesia releases details on export overhaul of palm, coal

The list may provide some relief to markets after Prabowo’s initial announcement sowed confusion

While there has been a spike in Indonesian exports in the short term, traders and investors remain cautious about the eventual impact of Jakara’s new system.

Chinese buyers scoop up Indonesian palm oil before export revamp

More purchases are taking place this week as buyers take advantage of attractive price margins

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