Indonesia's Economy Minister announced on October 4 plans to extend the palm oil export levy waiver to year-end. The levy funds biodiesel and smallholder replanting, and lower palm prices and cheaper palm biodiesel reduced the funds needed.
Exporters must still meet a domestic market obligation of nine times domestic sales for exports.
A longer levy waiver keeps export flows of palm oil competitive, adding supply to global vegetable oil markets and weighing on prices.
After 400 past bearish policy events, PALMOIL moved a median -0.0% over 5 sessions (49% higher; middle half -1.3% to +1.1%), and +0.2% over 20.
After 351 past bearish policy events, SBO moved a median -0.0% over 5 sessions (49% higher; middle half -1.7% to +1.8%), and -0.2% over 20.
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