Malaysian palm oil futures rose to MYR 4,260/tonne for the first time in three sessions, driven by a softer ringgit and higher Dalian soyoil prices. Indian imports reached an 11-month high in June, driven by Diwali stockpiling. Exports fell 9.2%-15.2% in the July 1-25 period, limiting gains. However, Malaysian 2025 production is expected to rise…
India’s edible oil imports reached a four-year low in February 2025, with soyoil and sunflower oil imports declining significantly, leading to the lowest inventory levels in three years. Despite a 35.7% increase in palm oil imports from January, the overall vegetable oil imports dropped 12% year-on-year to 899,565 metric tons. This has reduced edible oil…
Palm oil prices are expected to decline as production recovers and demand weakens. In 2024, palm oil futures surged 20% due to supply disruptions in Indonesia and Malaysia. However, inventories are set to rise as buyers shift to cheaper alternatives like soybean and sunflower oils. India’s palm oil imports could drop to a five-year low,…
India’s palm oil imports reached a 14-year low in January, dropping 45% from December to 275,241 metric tons. This decline was primarily driven by refiners shifting to cheaper soyoil due to negative refining margins. This shift will pressure Malaysian palm oil prices and boost U.S. soy oil futures. In contrast, soy oil imports rose 5.6%…
Due to lower export estimates, Malaysian palm oil futures fell 1.5% to below MYR 4,150 per tonne for the second consecutive session. Shipments of Malaysian palm oil products fell between 18.2% and 23% from January 1 to 20, with unfavorable currency dynamics and reduced demand in India contributing to the pressure. Global policy uncertainties, including…
The Solvent Extractors’ Association (SEA) said that October saw a 60% month-over-month increase in India’s palm oil imports, reaching 845,682 metric tonnes, driven by festive demand and refilled supplies. This increase may put a strain on Malaysian and Indonesian palm oil supplies worldwide. Imports of sunflower oil increased 56.5%, while imports of soy oil decreased…
India’s palm oil imports fell by over 33% in September, reaching a six-month low of 527,314 metric tons. This was primarily due to rising domestic stocks and a rally in Malaysian palm oil prices, which discouraged buyers from importing large volumes. The Solvent Extractors’ Association of India (SEA) reported a decline in overall vegetable oil…
India’s palm oil production is expected to triple in six years due to increased area under oil palm plantations and mature plantations for harvesting. The world’s largest edible oil importer relies on Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand for palm oil supplies. An increase in production will help India reduce edible oil imports, which account for nearly…
