# The final-quarter CPO price rout and planters’ pain in a volatile 2018 - The Malaysian Reserve

> Listed Malaysian planters report that crude palm oil prices fell sharply in the fourth quarter of 2018 to a three-year low in November. Planters said price volatility erased up to RM1 billion in possible revenue. Malaysia produced 19.5 million tonnes in 2018 and carried inventories above three million tonnes.

- Date: 2019-03-08 · published 2019-03-08T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: market · region Malaysia · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/60206-the-final-quarter-cpo-price-rout-and-planters-pain-in-a-volatile-2018-the
- Commodities: [Palm Oil](https://feedsoft.ai/c/PALMOIL.md)

## Why it matters

The article reviews past price weakness and high stocks, which explain current caution in the palm oil market. It gives context for price direction but does not signal a new supply or demand shift.

## Sources

- themalaysianreserve.com: https://themalaysianreserve.com/2019/03/08/the-final-quarter-cpo-price-rout-and-planters-pain-in-a-volatile-2018/

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