Indonesia’s palm oil exports surge
In India, BioEnergy Times reported that exports of palm oil from Indonesia have posted strong growth in early 2026, even as the industry braces for potential pressure from a higher biodiesel blending mandate.
Data from the Central Statistics Agency showed that exports of crude palm oil (CPO) and its derivatives reached $4.69 billion in January–February 2026, up 26.4% from $3.71 billion in the same period last year. In volume terms, shipments rose 36.26% to 4.54 million tons, compared to 3.33 million tons a year ago, according to the report.
In February alone, exports stood at $2.40 billion, with volumes reaching 2.30 million tons, according to BPS deputy Ateng Hartono.
The report noted that the strong performance has helped Indonesia maintain a trade surplus for 70 consecutive months since May 2020. The surplus widened to $1.27 billion in February, up from $950 million in January.
Category: Food & Agriculture
