| Product | Region | Incoterm Basis | Price | Last Updated Month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Kernel Oil | USA | FOB | USD 1,735.22/MT | May 2026 |
| Palm Kernel Oil | Saudi Arabia | FOB | USD 1,661.45/MT | May 2026 |
| Palm Kernel Oil | Russia | FOB | USD 1,306.12/MT | May 2026 |
| Palm Kernel Oil | China | FOB | USD 1,193.96/MT | May 2026 |
| Palm Kernel Oil | Canada | FOB | USD 1,291.28/MT | May 2026 |
| Palm Kernel Oil | USA | CIF | USD 1735/MT | April 2026 |
| Palm Kernel Oil | Saudi Arabia | CIF | USD 1650/MT | April 2026 |
| Palm Kernel Oil | Russia | CIF | USD 1,278/MT | April 2026 |
| Palm Kernel Oil | China | CIF | USD 1,174/MT | April 2026 |
| Palm Kernel Oil | Canada | CIF | USD 1,244/MT | April 2026 |
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Asia
Palm Kernel Oil prices in China increased to ~RMB 8.02/kg in April and ~RMB 8.08/kg in May, showing a ~0.8% increase during the first two months of Q2’26. The Asian market saw strong availability in April as Malaysian palm kernel output and crude palm kernel oil production increased, supporting exports and limiting supply pressure. Malaysian palm kernel oil exports also increased during the month, supported by stronger oleochemical trade. However, market conditions softened in May as export demand weakened and oleochemical activity slowed. Lower palm kernel oil exports and reduced oleochemical shipments indicated weaker external demand. Production also declined in May, but higher palm complex inventories and lower import requirements limited price recovery. Early June sentiment improved as lower palm production estimates and firmer crude oil prices provided support to palm-based products.
Europe
European palm kernel oil markets remained stable to softer during Q2’26 as weaker oleochemical demand offset higher processing costs. Demand from soaps and detergents declined, reducing consumption of palm kernel oil derivatives, while cosmetics production provided limited support. Chemical industry utilisation remained below historical levels due to weak orders and excess capacity across oleochemical chains. High energy costs continued to support production expenses for processing activities such as fractionation and conversion into fatty acids, fatty alcohols and surfactants. Lower chemical trade activity also reflected cautious purchasing conditions among industrial users.
North America
Palm Kernel Oil prices in the United States remained unchanged at ~USD 1,735.22/MT in the first two months of the second quarter of 2026. The market remained supported by higher landed costs despite softer origin-side conditions. Import expenses increased due to higher fuel, petroleum and industrial material costs, limiting the impact of weaker export demand from producing regions. Logistics costs also increased, adding pressure on delivered prices for imported ingredients. Downstream demand from home and personal-care products remained supportive, with continued consumption of palm kernel oil derivatives in soaps, cleansers and household applications. However, no major supply disruptions or capacity changes were reported during the quarter.
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According to Procurement Resource, in the near term, palm kernel oil prices are expected to remain stable as supply availability improves, while crude oil movements and oleochemical demand will influence further price direction.
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Asia
Palm kernel oil prices in Asia increased during Q1’26 due to firm feedstock conditions and improving downstream demand. In China, buying interest from the food processing and oleochemical sectors remained stable, while tighter supply from Southeast Asian origins supported the upward trend. Routine restocking also kept market activity firm during the quarter. In India, demand from the edible oil sector stayed healthy, and import-side purchasing continued to support the market. A key indicator of strong regional dependence on overseas supply was India’s palm oil imports, projected at 9.05 million metric tons in 2025/26. This continued reliance on imports, along with firm sentiment in the broader vegetable oils market, kept palm kernel oil prices elevated through the quarter.
Europe
In Europe, the prices of palm kernel oil remained firm in the first quarter of 2025. Despite the low availability of exports from key producing nations during the quarter, demand was stable from the various downstream sectors. However, the market players were very conservative in their buying, but this did not have any impact on prices owing to tight supplies. Demand levels in Europe were still steady enough for sentiments to remain high, especially considering the need to gauge global palm supplies. Europe relies heavily on its imports, and the EU imports an estimated 3.50 million metric tons annually from 2025/26. This import reliance kept the regional market exposed to supply constraints in Southeast Asia and supported firm pricing across the quarter.
North America
Palm Kernel Oil prices in North America were seen to be on an increasing trend, following bullish fundamentals for vegetable oils in the global market, together with consistent demands from its various downstream applications. The positive market sentiment prevailed amid the tight global supplies and persistent buying requirements among consumers. Even as the purchase was relatively modest, sustained demand for this product kept the market strong throughout the quarter.
Palm Kernel Oil is known as an edible plant oil that is extracted from the kernel of the oil palm fruit. It is manufactured by the physical refining of crude palm kernel oil. Its properties as well as composition differ significantly from palm oil.
Palm Kernel Oil is generally semi-solid at room temperature unlike other oil-types which are obtained from the rest of the fruit. This oil resembles coco oil as when it is eaten, it produces a soft sensation in the mouth like cacao. Due to its neutral taste and long life, palm kernel oil can also be utilised as a substitute for cacao and fats found in milk.
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The conventional oil extraction process to manufacture Palm Kernel Oil involves frying of palm kernels in old oil or heating the dried nuts. The fried kernels are further ground to a paste in a motorised grinder. The paste is then mixed with a small quantity of water and finally heated to recover the Palm Kernel Oil.
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