Commentary by Simon Tay and Liyana Othman argues that EU restrictions on palm oil in biofuels may hinder efforts to protect forests. It notes Indonesian palm oil exports reached a record nearly US$23 billion last year and that Indonesia and Malaysia defend the industry.
Opinion on EU palm oil curbs highlights the risk of restricted biofuel demand for palm oil in producing countries, a modest bearish consideration. The piece is commentary and does not alter current prices.
After 513 past neutral policy events, Palm Oil moved a median 0.0% over 5 sessions (50% higher; middle half -1.6% to +1.4%), and -0.1% over 20.
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