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Some Indonesian palm oil refiners have stopped buying fresh fruit bunches from smallholders while awaiting clarity on the new export framework. Large refiners are also avoiding spot purchases.
State-linked tenders, which benchmark domestic crude palm oil prices, have stalled since the announcement as buyers cut spot bids.
Reduced fruit purchases from smallholders could squeeze grower incomes and crimp palm oil supply, tightening the market. The stall in state tenders also removes a key price benchmark for export offers.
theedgemalaysia.comMay 26, 2026After 548 past bullish policy events, Palm Oil moved a median +0.4% over 5 sessions (61% higher; middle half -0.7% to +2.1%), and +0.9% over 20.
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