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Malaysian palm oil futures extended gains, hovering around MYR 4,725 per tonne and heading for a second consecutive weekly advance, supported by firmer edible oils on the Dalian markets and improving export prospects. Cargo surveyors estimated Malaysian palm oil shipments rose between 2.6% and 14.8% in the first 10 days of August from the same period in July. Demand prospects also strengthened after edible oil imports in top buyer India climbed to a 10-month high in July, as refiners increased purchases of palm oil and soyoil to replenish inventories ahead of the festival season, according to the Solvent Extractors’ Association of India. Higher oil prices also lent support amid U.S. threats to maintain a naval blockade of Iran. However, gains were capped by a stronger ringgit and weaker soyoils on the Chicago exchange. Meanwhile, Malaysia lowered its September crude palm oil reference price, although the adjustment was insufficient to bring the export duty below 10%.
