News &amp; Data

Indonesia’s B50 Mandate Fuels Palm Oil Rally, Policy Scrutiny Intensifies

Biodiesel demand prospects and supply concerns push palm oil to three-month high.

Palm oil facts

The Oil Palm Fruit: Harvest-to-Mill Journey in 24 Hours

A step-by-step look at the critical first day of an oil palm fruit bunch, from field to mill.

Palm Oil Holds Near 3-Month High as Biofuel Mandates and Supply Risks Converge

CPO futures steady on biodiesel demand prospects and supply squeeze concerns, with the market eyeing India’s import surge ahead of festivals.

Jul 23, 2026

Indonesia B50 biodiesel mandate boosts palm oil demand, tightens supply

Jakarta's B50 rollout lifts domestic palm oil use, while Nepal duty-free imports pressure Indian producers.

Buyer's guide

Geolocation and Traceability: The Data EUDR Requires from Palm Suppliers

A practical breakdown of the geolocation and supply-chain data that EUDR compliance demands from palm-oil producers and traders.

Palm Oil Holds Steady as Supply Squeeze Meets Tepid Demand

CPO futures edge higher on supply concerns, but range-bound outlook persists amid weak buying interest.

Jul 22, 2026

Products explained

Inside the Refinery: Degumming, Bleaching and Deodorising of Palm Oil

A technical walkthrough of physical refining—how crude palm oil becomes neutral, stable and market-ready.

Products explained

What 'RBD' Means: Refining Palm Oil Step by Step

A practical guide to the refining process that turns crude palm oil into RBD products for global trade.

Indonesia B50 biodiesel mandate boosts palm oil demand outlook

New policy supports CPO floor, but ample supply and weak rupiah cap rally potential

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Palm oil steady near $1,099 as MPOB data confirms output rebound

Malaysian CPO benchmark holds above RM4,400 despite bearish production data and weak rival oils

Jul 21, 2026

Indonesia’s B50 biodiesel mandate reshapes palm oil demand landscape

New 50% blend rule lifts consumption outlook, raising supply and compliance questions for buyers.

Sustainability

What MSPO and ISPO Certification Actually Verify in Palm Oil Production

A practical breakdown of the on-the-ground checks behind Malaysia’s MSPO and Indonesia’s ISPO standards.

Palm Oil Wavers as Crude, Rival Oils Weigh; B50 Demand Looms

CPO futures slip on easing crude and competing oils, but Indonesia’s B50 mandate and firm exports underpin the market.

Jul 20, 2026

Indonesia B50 Mandate Rolls Out: Supply Tightness, Compliance Risks Ahead

Jakarta launches 50% biodiesel blend; CPO supply seen adequate for now but higher output needed, raising buyer vigilance.

Buyer's guide

Reading a Palm Oil Certificate of Analysis: FFA, IV and M&I Explained

A practical guide for procurement managers on the three key quality parameters in a palm oil CoA.

Palm Oil Futures Climb on Crude Rally, Biofuel Mandate; India Imports Slump

CPO prices track stronger crude and soybean oil, supported by Indonesia's B50 launch, while India's June imports drop 30%.