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Malaysian palm oil futures retreated below MYR 4,700 per tonne, snapping recent gains after touching their highest since early April. The pullback was fueled by profit-taking, a firmer ringgit, and weakness in rival edible oils on the Dalian and Chicago exchanges. A sharp drop in crude oil added pressure, as hopes for a diplomatic breakthrough in the Middle East raised expectations of normalized shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Still, stronger export demand helped limit losses. Cargo surveyor Intertek Testing Services estimated July 1–25 exports rose 15.9% from June. Higher biodiesel blending mandates in Indonesia and Malaysia are also set to boost consumption. In India, the world’s largest buyer, imports are forecast to rise between July and October as tightening edible oil supplies ahead of the festive season spur purchases. Weather risks remain supportive, with Kuala Lumpur warning that record-high temperatures could curb output next year.
