In Malaysia, The Edge Malaysia reported that Malaysia’s crude palm oil (CPO) production for 2025 is expected to exceed last year’s output, with projections indicating output could surpass 19.5 million tons, up from 19.3 million tons in 2024.
Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) chairman Datuk Mohamad Helmy Othman Basha said that although the year has yet to conclude, current estimates point to higher national CPO production that is also supported by favorable prices.
“So far, prices are higher than last year. Based on current production and prices, our exports are also likely to be higher,” he told reporters at a press conference.
Mohamad Helmy noted that Malaysia’s CPO production is expected to rise this year despite several ongoing challenges faced by the industry.
“Among these challenges, some of the most damaging, and in some cases irreversible, arise from pests, diseases, weed infestations, declining soil health, and the increasing impact of climate change,” he said.
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