Malaysia eyes stronger palm oil exports as Indonesia boosts domestic use
In Ukraine, UkrAgroConsult reported that Malaysia expects to increase palm oil exports to global markets as rising use of the commodity for biodiesel production in Indonesia could reduce the latter’s export availability.
Malaysian palm oil exports have increased by 8% year on year over the past eight months. Additional opportunities for Malaysia are emerging from Indonesia’s B50 biodiesel mandate. The policy is expected to raise domestic palm oil consumption to 16.3–17 million tons, reducing the volumes available for overseas shipments, according to the report.
The Philippines remains one of Malaysia’s priority markets, importing nearly 90% of its palm oil requirements. Malaysia has already shipped more than 700,000 tons to the country, including 421.900 tons in the first seven months of 2026, the report added.
Category: Food & Agriculture
