# Commentary: Malaysia has one competitive edge left if it wants to capitalise on global palm oil shortage - CNA

> A commentary argues Malaysia cannot match Indonesia's palm oil volumes but can compete on sustainability. It notes demand for palm oil has risen since Russia's invasion of Ukraine constricted edible oil supply. It also says Malaysia is considering lowering its 8% palm oil export tax to regain market share.

- Date: 2022-06-10 · published 2022-06-10T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: market · region Malaysia · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/41054-commentary-malaysia-has-one-competitive-edge-left-if-it-wants-to-capitalise-on
- Commodities: [Palm Oil](https://feedsoft.ai/c/PALMOIL.md)

## Why it matters

Global edible oil tightness supports palm oil demand, but rising production costs for smallholders could constrain Malaysian output over time. The piece offers no new price-moving event.

## Sources

- channelnewsasia.com: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/commentary/indonesia-export-ban-malaysia-market-share-palm-oil-sustainable-production-2739111

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