Indonesia’s palm oil exports showed a positive trend in March 2025. According to the Indonesian Palm Oil Association (GAPKI), total exports—including crude palm oil (CPO), processed palm kernel oil (PKO), oleochemicals, and derivatives—reached 2.878 million tons, up 2.7% from February’s 2.803 million tons. Although CPO exports dropped by 77 thousand tons from 246 thousand to 169 thousand tons, processed PKO exports surged 49.15%, rising from 112 thousand to 167 thousand tons. Processed palm oil products led with 2.128 million tons exported, increasing from 2.079 million tons, while oleochemical exports grew to 407 thousand tons from 364 thousand tons.
Export destinations showed mixed results. Major markets like China, India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh saw declines, while the European Union, United States, and Middle East experienced growth. The EU rose from 298 thousand to 343 thousand tons, the US jumped from 153 thousand to 249 thousand tons, and the Middle East increased from 113 thousand to 159 thousand tons. In value terms, palm oil exports reached USD 3.283 billion, a 2.84% increase from February, driven by higher global CPO prices and a weaker rupiah. National CPO and PKO production rose 16% to 4.808 million tons, though year-on-year production fell 1.8%. Ending stock dropped from 2.249 million to 2.036 million tons, showing strong domestic and international demand.
