News Capsule: Tight Supply Lifts Malaysian Palm Oil Prices
11-Apr-2026 02:50 PM
News Capsule: Tight Supply Lifts Malaysian Palm Oil Prices
★ Malaysia’s palm oil inventories fell 16.1% in March to 2.27 million tonnes, the lowest level in seven months, driven by a sharp 40.7% jump in exports — the highest in five months.
★ This marks the third straight monthly decline in stocks, signaling tightening supply in the global market.
★ Although crude palm oil production rose 7.2% to 1.38 million tonnes, it was still the weakest March output in three years.
★ Lower stocks, strong export demand, and rising energy prices are expected to support further gains in Malaysian palm oil prices, while higher soyoil prices may bring Indian buyers back into the market.