Palm Oil Market Buzz: Surge in Production and Exports from Malaysia

06-May-2025 04:09 PM

Palm Oil Market Buzz: Surge in Production and Exports from Malaysia
★ Malaysia has witnessed a significant surge in palm oil exports and production at the start of May 2025.
★ In just the first five days of May, Malaysia's palm oil exports jumped by 20%.
★ India has tripled its purchase of Malaysian palm oil.
★ The European Union (EU) saw a sharp 44% rise in demand.
★ In April, Malaysia's total crude palm oil (CPO) production rose by 25%, reaching 1.73 million metric tons.
★ Production in Peninsular Malaysia increased by 28%, Sabah recorded a 24% rise & Sarawak saw an 11% increase.
★ With this growing supply, global palm oil prices may remain volatile.
★ Stakeholders should be prepared for sharp price fluctuations in the coming days.