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Malaysian RBD palm oil export prices hit a record above $1,300/MT FOB in October 2021, up 75% year on year. The rally is attributed to COVID-related labor shortages reducing harvests, tight global vegetable oil supplies and higher crude prices.
Record palm prices reflect a structural supply shortfall that keeps vegetable oil and feed-fat costs elevated. Expected 2021/22 production gains may eventually ease prices, but not immediately.
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