Malaysian palm oil futures have dropped nearly 1.5%, slipping below MYR 4,200 per tonne and reaching a 12-week low. This decline reflects broader weakness in global edible oils, especially on China’s Dalian exchange, and growing uncertainty around weather patterns that could impact early 2026 production.
Short-term demand is also cooling as winter sets in—typically a slower season for major importers like India and China. Economic signals from October added to the cautious mood, with private surveys showing a slowdown in factory activity.
Still, there’s a silver lining: Malaysian exports rose between 4.3% and 5.2% last month, helping cushion the fall. Indonesia also reported strong momentum, exporting 17.58 million tons of crude and refined palm oil from January to September—an 11.6% increase year-on-year.
📊 Stay tuned for more insights as the market navigates seasonal shifts and global demand dynamics.
