Palm Oil Strengthens on Export Optimism

Malaysian palm oil futures hovered above MYR 4,650 per tonne, trying to recover from earlier weakness amid a softer ringgit and firmer soyoil prices on the Dalian and Chicago markets. Strong exports also supported prices, with cargo surveyors noting June 1–20 shipments rose between 19.1% and 25% from the same period in May. Supply concerns persisted as the effects of El Niño continued to point to tighter output. In Indonesia, the world’s largest supplier, the B50 biodiesel mandate is set to take effect on July 1, boosting expectations for stronger domestic consumption. Meanwhile, India’s palm oil imports are projected to top 600,000 tonnes in June, up from 549,356 tonnes in May, highlighting resilient demand from the world’s biggest buyer. However, gains were capped by weaker crude oil prices as easing concerns over disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz weighed on the energy market. Separately, Malaysia trimmed its July crude palm oil reference price while keeping its export duty at 10%.

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