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Crude Palm Oil Price Trend Analysis 2026: Price Drivers, Historical Prices, Latest News, Market Insights & Supply Demand Analysis
Written ByShriya Singh
Crude Palm Oil Price Trend Q2 2026
| Product | Region | Incoterm Basis | Price | Last Updated Month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crude Palm Oil | USA | CIF | USD 1,266.07/MT | May 2026 |
| Crude Palm Oil | Malaysia | FOB | USD 1,175.23/MT | May 2026 |
| Crude Palm Oil | Rotterdam | CIF | USD 1,255.02/MT | May 2026 |
| Crude Palm Oil | Indonesia | FOB | USD 1,184.78/MT | May 2026 |
| Crude Palm Oil | India | CIF | USD 1,287.09/MT | May 2026 |
| Crude Palm Oil | USA | CIF | USD 1228/MT | April 2026 |
| Crude Palm Oil | Malaysia | CIF | USD 1,159.00/MT | April 2026 |
| Crude Palm Oil | Rotterdam | CIF | USD 1,228.00/MT | April 2026 |
| Crude Palm Oil | Indonesia | CIF | USD 1,129.00/MT | April 2026 |
| Crude Palm Oil | India | CIF | USD 1,228/MT | April 2026 |
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- Global crude palm oil pricing in Q2 2026 showed a volatile pattern, with early weakness from slow exports and higher stocks, followed by mid-quarter recovery driven by lower production and biodiesel-linked demand support.
- Feedstock movement was shaped by competing vegetable oils and crude oil swings, while Malaysian output fluctuations and Indonesian policy expectations influenced short-term supply direction.
- Downstream demand from food processing and biodiesel remained steady, but import switching toward soybean and sunflower oil limited sustained upside in key consuming regions.
Asia
Malaysia: In Malaysia, the monthly average Crude Palm Oil price was ~MYR 4.71/kg in April and around MYR 4.78/kg in the subsequent month, showing an increase of approx. 1.4%. Prices were influenced by volatile production trends, with output falling 6.96% month-on-month in May and stocks rising 5.15% due to weak exports, keeping supply-demand balance uneven. Similarly, in Indonesia, the monthly average Crude Palm Oil price was about IDR 20,275.71/kg in April and ~IDR 21,277.46/kg in the subsequent month, showing an increase of ~4.9%. Prices moved higher supported by tighter export availability and expectations around biodiesel blending policy expansion, despite intermittent export weakness earlier in the quarter.
In India, the monthly average Crude Palm Oil price was ~INR 117.05/kg in April and ~INR 122.65/kg in the subsequent month, showing an increase of around 4.8%. Prices were up amid high prices for imports and occasional supply tightening around Southeast Asia, while a diversion in edible oil consumption into soybean and sunflower oils was seen.
Europe
In Rotterdam, the monthly average Crude Palm Oil price was ~EUR 1.07/kg in April and around EUR 1.10/kg in the subsequent month, showing an increase of ~2.2%. Prices continued to be pressured by lower import demand and substitution towards competing vegetable oils, even though consumption related to biofuels was providing some support amidst an otherwise weak market for edible oils.
North America
In North America, the monthly average Crude Palm Oil price was about USD 1,228.00/MT in April and approx. USD 1,266.07/MT in the subsequent month, showing an increase of ~3.1%. Prices moved higher on improved import expectations and steady demand from food and oleochemical applications, though palm oil remained secondary to soybean oil in biofuel blending demand.
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According to Procurement Resource, crude palm oil prices are expected to remain range-bound with intermittent volatility, driven by production cycles in Southeast Asia and shifting competition from soybean and sunflower oil rather than strong demand expansion.
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Renewed Middle East tensions drove crude oil prices sharply higher, improving biodiesel competitiveness and directly supporting palm oil values. With biofuel mandates expanding in key markets, the upward pressure on vegetable oil prices is expected to persist.
Malaysia increased its August reference price for crude palm oil, with the export duty unchanged at 10%. The higher reference price signals a supportive policy backdrop and points to an upward price direction for the commodity.
Malaysian palm oil futures extended gains on Tuesday, supported by higher crude oil and soybean oil prices. The rise was driven by renewed US naval blockade on Iran boosting crude oil, and hot US weather threatening soybean yields. Stronger ringgit limited gains.
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- Global crude palm oil prices showed an upward trend through the quarter, with March recording stronger momentum as supply conditions stayed tight and buying interest improved across major consuming markets.
- Feedstock remained firm due to reduced output in major producing origins, which tightened supply availability and kept market sentiment supportive.
- Downstream demand improved in key Asian markets as food-sector buying and restocking activity increased, adding support to regional price gains.
Asia
Crude palm oil prices in Asia moved upward during the quarter, supported by tighter supply and better downstream demand. In China, prices were about 8.75 RMB/kg (Spot FD) in January and around 9.25 RMB/kg in March, reflecting a 6% increase from January to March. The increase was mainly driven by tight feedstock availability from producing countries, firm market sentiment, and improved demand from the food sector and routine restocking activity. In India, crude palm oil prices were about INR 99.88/kg (FOB) in January and around INR 110.12/kg in March, marking a 7.73% increase over the same period. The rise was supported by improved buying interest, as palm oil remained attractive for edible oil demand, along with steady import-side purchasing and firm sentiment in the broader vegetable oils market.
Europe
In Europe, crude palm oil prices followed a firm trend during the quarter, supported by strong global edible oil sentiment and tight feedstock conditions. Market direction remained upward as buyers tracked firm overseas palm oil values and steady downstream consumption. Demand from the food and biofuel segments kept market sentiment supported, while cautious purchasing limited any sharper movement. Overall, the regional market stayed stable to firm, with price direction largely linked to supply tightness in exporting countries.
North America
In North America, crude palm oil prices also moved on a firm trend, supported by gains in the wider vegetable oils complex and stable downstream demand. Regional sentiment stayed positive as supply-side tightness in global markets continued to influence pricing. Buying interest from food and industrial end-users helped maintain support in the market, even as participants remained watchful of shifts in broader edible oil pricing. The overall trend stayed upward, with market direction guided by firm global fundamentals.
About Crude Palm Oil
Crude Palm Oil is known as an edible oil that is derived from the pulp of fruit of oil palms. In appearance, the colour of this pulp is red and so is the colour of crude oil. This colour is the result of high inactive vitamin A content. Crude Palm Oil is also known to be distinct from kernel oil or coconut oil.
Crude Palm Oil Product Detail
Industrial Uses
Frying oil, Personal care and cosmetics (primarily palm kernel oil), Biofuel and energy, Animal feed (palm kernel expeller), Pharmaceutical, Industrial, Foodservice/service industry
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FGV Holdings Berhad, IOI Corporation Berhad, Sime Darby Plantation Berhad, Musim Mas Holdings Pt. Ltd, Bumitama Agri Ltd., Adani Group, Emamiltd, Asian Agri, Apical Group Ltd.
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Europe
Germany, France, United Kingdom, Italy,Spain, Russia, Turkey, Netherlands, Poland, Sweden, Belgium, Austria, Ireland Switzerland, Norway, Denmark, Romania, Finland, Czech Republic, Portugal and Greece
North America
United States and Canada
Latin America
Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Columbia, Chile, Ecuador, and Peru
Africa
South Africa, Nigeria, Egypt, Algeria, Morocco
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Crude Palm Oil Production Processes
- Production of Crude Palm Oil via the Extraction Process.
One of the primary industrial process by which Crude Palm Oil is produced or manufactured is basically the extraction process. It is prepared by deriving or obtaining the oil from the raw palms.
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