S&P Global reports that Asian POME prices have risen about 50% during 2024, with much of the gain in Q4 after Indonesia raised its export tax on POME in October. Demand from the EU and Indonesia's domestic biofuel obligation are expected to support prices into 2025.
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Biofuel-driven feedstock demand and higher Indonesian export taxes keep vegetable oil and by-product feedstock prices firm, raising costs for fat-based feed inputs.
After 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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