Palm Oil Edges Lower

Malaysian palm oil futures eased, hovering near MYR 4,520 per tonne amid weakness in Dalian palm olein and Chicago soyoil. Trading stayed muted as softer export prospects weighed on sentiment. Cargo surveyors reported April 1–25 shipments down 15.7%–16.8% from March, reflecting a typical post-festive slowdown. Buyers also held back on near-term purchases after the recent price run-up and amid ample inventories following strong February shipments, AmInvestment Bank noted. Still, losses were cushioned by a weaker ringgit, which boosts export competitiveness, and firmer crude oil after the U.S. reportedly may extend its blockade of Iranian ports. Looking ahead, the Malaysian Palm Oil Council expects prices to stay above MYR 4,500 in the near term, supported by elevated energy costs and potential El Niño risks. Market participants now await China’s upcoming PMI data for clearer signals on demand conditions in key importing markets.

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