Malaysian palm oil futures traded below MYR 4,550 per tonne, extending recent losses as weakness in Dalian edible oils weighed on sentiment. The market is heading for a second straight weekly decline, down about 0.8% so far, reflecting demand concerns. April imports by top consumer India plunged 27% month-over-month to a one-year low, adding to bearish sentiment. Meanwhile, cargo surveyors estimated Malaysia’s exports during April 1–25 fell 15.7%–16.8% from March, linked to softer post-festive buying. Still, losses were partly cushioned by a weaker ringgit and firmer Chicago soyoil. Crude oil prices also climbed on renewed U.S.–Iran tensions, boosting expectations for stronger biofuel demand. Domestically, Malaysia will implement its B15 biodiesel mandate from June 1, raising the blend from the current B10 to curb fuel imports and support palm oil consumption. Market participants now await monthly data from the Malaysian Palm Oil Board due Monday for clearer supply-demand signals.

Palm Oil rose to 4,541 MYR/T on May 7, 2026, up 0.31% from the previous day. Over the past month, Palm Oil's price has fallen 0.98%, but it is still 19.47% higher than a year ago, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. Historically, Palm Oil reached an all time high of 7268 in March of 2022. Palm Oil - data, forecasts, historical chart - was last updated on May 8 of 2026.

Palm Oil rose to 4,541 MYR/T on May 7, 2026, up 0.31% from the previous day. Over the past month, Palm Oil's price has fallen 0.98%, but it is still 19.47% higher than a year ago, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. Palm Oil is expected to trade at 4618.23 MYR/MT by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. Looking forward, we estimate it to trade at 4871.62 in 12 months time.



Price Day Month Year Date
Soybeans 1,190.92 13.92 1.18% 2.20% 13.23% May/08
Wheat 605.76 4.01 0.67% 5.44% 16.10% May/08
Palm Oil 4,541.00 14.00 0.31% -0.98% 19.47% May/07
Cocoa 4,191.10 -235.90 -5.33% 29.36% -55.35% May/08
Cotton 84.17 1.167 1.41% 11.75% 26.14% May/08
Rubber 222.60 3.00 1.37% 7.80% 29.95% May/08
Orange Juice 183.21 10.01 5.78% -5.46% -28.49% May/08
Coffee 275.81 2.56 0.94% -4.75% -30.29% May/08
Oat 312.80 -12.7021 -3.90% -5.93% -9.00% May/08
Rice 11.81 0.1444 1.24% 8.29% -4.80% May/08
Canola 746.87 7.67 1.04% 5.39% 6.83% May/08
Sugar 14.72 0.18 1.22% 5.73% -17.36% May/08
Corn 457.24 4.4869 0.99% 2.98% 1.66% May/08


Palm Oil
Crude Palm oil is vegetable oil and it's used primarily in processed food. Indonesia and Malaysia constitute 85% of the world's palm oil supply followed by Nigeria, Thailand and Colombia. The contract size is 25 metric tons and it's traded at Bursa Malaysia. The Palm oil prices displayed in Trading Economics are based on over-the-counter (OTC) and contract for difference (CFD) financial instruments. Our market prices are intended to provide you with a reference only, rather than as a basis for making trading decisions. The data is supplied by a third party and, while efforts are made to ensure its accuracy, Trading Economics does not verify the data and makes no representations or warranties regarding its accuracy..
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
4541.00 4527.00 7268.00 429.00 1980 - 2026 MYR/MT Daily

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Palm Oil Set for Back-to-Back Weekly Losses
Malaysian palm oil futures traded below MYR 4,550 per tonne, extending recent losses as weakness in Dalian edible oils weighed on sentiment. The market is heading for a second straight weekly decline, down about 0.8% so far, reflecting demand concerns. April imports by top consumer India plunged 27% month-over-month to a one-year low, adding to bearish sentiment. Meanwhile, cargo surveyors estimated Malaysia’s exports during April 1–25 fell 15.7%–16.8% from March, linked to softer post-festive buying. Still, losses were partly cushioned by a weaker ringgit and firmer Chicago soyoil. Crude oil prices also climbed on renewed U.S.–Iran tensions, boosting expectations for stronger biofuel demand. Domestically, Malaysia will implement its B15 biodiesel mandate from June 1, raising the blend from the current B10 to curb fuel imports and support palm oil consumption. Market participants now await monthly data from the Malaysian Palm Oil Board due Monday for clearer supply-demand signals.
2026-05-08
Palm Oil Trades Below MYR 4,600
Malaysian palm oil futures slipped below MYR 4,600 per tonne, extending losses on a stronger ringgit and weakness in edible oils on Dalian and Chicago markets. Sentiment was further pressured by reports that the U.S. and Iran are working on a memorandum to establish a framework for talks aimed at ending the war. Such developments could ease crude oil prices, hurting biofuel economics and reducing demand for palm oil as a biodiesel feedstock. At the same time, demand concerns deepened, with imports by top buyer India down 27% mom in April to a one-year low. Meanwhile, cargo surveyors noted April 1–25 exports fell 15.7%–16.8% from March, reflecting post-festive softness. Still, losses were capped after Malaysia confirmed its B15 mandate will take effect June 1, up from B10, to curb fuel imports. Separately, palm oil prices may climb around 12% to MYR 5,200 by mid-July, analyst Dorab Mistry says, as biodiesel demand strengthens and supply tightens on energy-driven gains in vegetable oils.
2026-05-07
Palm Oil Retreats from 3-Week High
Malaysian palm oil futures dipped around 1.5% to below MYR 4,700 per tonne, reversing gains from the prior two sessions as traders took profits after prices hit a three-week high. Sentiment was further pressured by a stronger ringgit, alongside weaker soyoil prices on Chicago markets. Meanwhile, crude oil prices fell further after U.S. President Trump signaled a possible peace deal with Iran, easing energy market concerns. Demand weakness also weighed, with April imports by top buyer India tumbling 27% mom to a one-year low as elevated prices narrowed palm oil’s discount to rivals. Separately, cargo surveyors estimated April 1–25 exports fell 15.7%–16.8% from March, reflecting typical post-festive softness. Still, losses were cushioned by firmer edible oils on the Dalian Exchange as trading resumed after holidays. Meanwhile, Malaysia will roll out its B15 biodiesel mandate from June 1, up from B10, a move aimed at curbing fossil fuel imports and bolstering domestic palm oil demand.
2026-05-06