InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – Crude palm oil (CPO) prices at PT Kharisma Pemasaran Bersama Nusantara (KPBN) surged to Rp14,555/kg on Friday (18 July 2025), marking an increase of Rp195/kg or 1.36% compared to Thursday’s price of Rp14,360/kg.
According to data received by InfoSAWIT from KPBN, the CPO Franco prices for Belawan and Dumai were set at Rp14,555/kg, while the Free on Board (FOB) price at Talang Duku was recorded at Rp14,355/kg.
Meanwhile, as reported by Reuters, Malaysian palm oil futures closed higher on Friday, logging their third consecutive weekly gain. The rally was supported by strength in rival vegetable oils on the Dalian and Chicago exchanges, as well as expectations of a weaker ringgit.
The benchmark palm oil contract for October delivery on the Bursa Malaysia Derivatives Exchange surged by RM106, or 2.52%, to RM4,316 (US$1,017.92) per metric ton, marking its highest closing level in 14 weeks. On a weekly basis, the contract gained 3.40%.
On the Dalian Commodity Exchange, the most active soyoil contract climbed 1.34%, while the palm oil contract rose 2.28%. In Chicago, soyoil prices were up 1%, adding further bullish momentum to the global palm oil market.
The rally in global vegetable oil prices has strengthened market sentiment and boosted buying interest in Malaysian CPO, as traders anticipate the upcoming release of export and production data.
KPBN Tender Results (Rp/Kg), Excl. VAT – Friday (18 July 2025):
CPO_____
Franco Belawan & Dumai: Rp14,555 – EOP, IBP
FOB Talang Duku: Rp14,355 – MM
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