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Indonesia cut its crude palm oil export levy by 20% for November and also reduced the export duty, increasing exporters’ net proceeds at the stated reference price of about US$979 per tonne. The article says the B50 biodiesel mandate could absorb more palm oil domestically, while lower export charges could improve price competitiveness; the balance between those effects remains uncertain.
Reduced charges can encourage Indonesian exports and improve their competitiveness, potentially weighing on regional palm oil prices. Conversely, B50 demand could divert supply from export markets and offset that pressure.
palmoileconomics.comNov 6, 2026After 400 past bearish policy events, Palm Oil moved a median -0.0% over 5 sessions (49% higher; middle half -1.3% to +1.1%), and +0.2% over 20.
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