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Reuters poll estimates Malaysia's end-July palm oil stocks fell 11.94% from June to 1.67 million tonnes, the lowest since June 2017. Production is expected to drop 5% on labour shortages linked to the coronavirus outbreak and heavy rain.
July exports are seen rising 2% to 1.74 million tonnes.
Tighter stocks and lower output reduce available palm oil supply just as export demand holds up, supporting prices. Buyers should expect firmer vegetable oil costs in the near term.
klsescreener.comAug 5, 2020After 149 past bullish report events, Palm Oil moved a median +0.5% over 5 sessions (57% higher; middle half -1.1% to +1.8%), and +0.8% over 20.
Moves of each commodity's benchmark from the last close before the event. Historical reads pool past events of the same kind; they describe what happened, not what will. Not investment advice.
