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Some large Malaysian planters are moving more production to the spot market instead of forward sales. They aim to capture better prices caused by global market volatility.
The article suggests planters are gambling on higher prices.
Selling on the spot market rather than forward exposes planters to price swings and can add near-term selling pressure. The shift shows how volatility is changing the way palm oil is marketed.
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