Dalian palm and VEGOILS-Palm end lower in profit-booking
Malaysian palm futures continued to lose on Wednesday as traders booked profits after early gains that had been triggered by a fall in November stocks. The benchmark palm-oil contract for February delivery at Bursa Malaysia's Derivatives exchange lost 96 Ringgit or 1.94% to $4,855 Ringgit ($1,095.94), a metric tonne, at the close. Malaysian palm oil stocks fell for the second consecutive month, dropping 2.6% from November to 1,84 million tons.
VEGOILS - Palm oil drops as the weather improves in Malaysia. Gains for a second consecutive week
The price of Malaysian palm oils futures fell on Friday as supply concerns eased. However, the contract continued to rise for the second consecutive week, thanks to improved weather conditions in Malaysia, the second largest producer in the world. The benchmark palm-oil contract for February delivery at the Bursa Derivatives Exchange fell 3 ringgit or 0.06% to 5,132 Ringgit ($1,161.87) per metric ton. The contract increased by 2.29% in the last week.
Palm oil drops as the weather improves in Malaysia. Set for second week gains
The price of Malaysian palm futures fell on Friday as supply concerns eased. Weather conditions in Malaysia, the second largest producer of palm oil, also improved. However, the contract was still set to increase for a second consecutive week. By midday, the benchmark palm oil contract on Bursa Derivatives Exchange for February delivery had fallen 20 ringgit or 0.39% to 5,115 Ringgit ($1,157.24). This week, the contract has increased by 1.89%.
Palm prices rise on lower-than-expected end-Nov stock forecasts
Malaysian palm futures rose on Thursday due to lower estimated November stocks. The country is the second largest palm oil exporter in the world. By midday, the benchmark palm oil contract on Bursa Malaysia's Derivatives exchange for February delivery had gained 70 ringgit or 1.39% to $5,102 ringgit (1,152.47 USD) per metric ton. A survey shows that Malaysian palm oil inventories fell to 1,79 million tons during November.
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Palm oil prices end higher due to rival oils' strength and a weaker Ringgit
Malaysian palm futures closed higher on Wednesday. This was supported by gains made in vegetable oils that are competing with palm oil and the weaker ringgit. Investors will be looking for clues at an industry conference starting in Indonesia later this week, and data from the Malaysian Palm Oil Board due next week. On the closing, the benchmark palm oil contract on Bursa Malaysia's Derivatives exchange for January delivery gained 112 Ringgit (2.33%) to 4,918 Ringgit ($1,117.73).
Palm prices rise on Dalian Soyoil strength, and the weaker Ringgit
Malaysian palm futures were up on Wednesday. This was due to gains in Dalian Soyoil, a weaker Ringgit and an upcoming industry conference in Indonesia. By midday, the benchmark palm oil contract on Bursa Derivatives Exchange for January delivery had gained 28 ringgit (0.58%) to 4,834 Ringgit ($1,098.64). The MPOB data will be released on November 11th, while the two-day Indonesian Palm Oil Conference begins in Bali on Thursday.
Export data for Malaysia 2025 shows palm oil prices falling on the back of profit-taking.
Profit-taking led to a reversal of gains in the Malaysian palm oil futures on Friday, although traders are expecting the market to be supported by the announcement of the Malaysian budget for 2025 and the export data. The benchmark contract for palm oil delivery in January on the Bursa Derivatives exchange fell 7 ringgit or 0.16% to 4,271 Ringgit ($992.33) per metric ton at the midday break. The contract is down 1.82% this week after four weeks of gains.
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VEGOILS - Palm ends the week with a loss. Malaysia data is being eyed
Malaysian palm oil posted a loss for the week on Friday. The market will be expecting next week's data from the Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB). The benchmark palm-oil contract for delivery in November on the Bursa Derivatives Exchange fell 16 ringgit (0.41%) to close at $3,901 ringgit ($901.34) per metric ton. This week, the contract's value has dropped by 1.91%. The MPOB will release its monthly palmoil data on Tuesday, September 10.
Palm trades lower and is set to lose money for the week; Malaysia data is eyed
The market expects the Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) to release its data next week. By midday, the benchmark palm oil contract on Bursa Malaysia's Derivatives exchange fell 32 ringgit or 0.82% to 3,885 Ringgit ($897.23) per metric tonne. This week, the contract has fallen by 2.31%. Tuesday, September 10, is the date set for the MPOB to release its monthly palm-oil data. A survey of 14…
Palm production slips due to low volume and muted expectations
Malaysian palm futures continued to fall for a fourth consecutive session on Thursday, amid lower trading volume and concerns over low production expectations. By midday, the benchmark palm oil contract on Bursa Derivatives exchange for November delivery was down 20 Ringgit or 0.51% at $3,866 ringgit (US$892.84) per metric ton. "A rather thin volume today suggests a lack of activity in the sales sector." "The biggest concern is the low arrivals of fruit bunches…
Palm oil no longer follows rival oils in price, and Indian imports are down.
Malaysian palm oils futures continued to decline for a third consecutive session on Wednesday. This was due to the drop in prices of vegetable oils that compete with palm oil and a decrease in India's imports. The benchmark palm-oil contract for delivery in November on Bursa Malaysia's Derivatives exchange closed at 3888 ringgit (US$893.79) a metric ton, down by 1.09%. A palm oil trader said that the strengthened ringgit had made palm oils significantly less competitive.
Palm oil prices fall as rival oils rise, and Indian imports decline.
Malaysian palm futures continued to decline on Wednesday. This was due to a fall in the prices of competing vegetable oils, and a decrease in India's imports of palm oil. By midday, the benchmark palm oil contract on Bursa Derivatives exchange for November delivery was down by 0.97% at 3,893 Ringgit ($895.97). It was on course to drop for a third consecutive session. A palm oil trader said that the strengthened ringgit had made palm oil significantly less competitive.
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Palm oil prices fall on August exports, weaker ringgit
Malaysian palm futures closed lower on Monday after a two session rise. Weaker exports and a stronger Ringgit overshadowed tighter inventories. The benchmark contract for palm oil delivery in October on Bursa Derivatives Exchange was down 38 ringgit or 1.01% at $3,709 ringgit (US$833.48) per metric ton. AmSpec Agri Malaysia, an independent inspection company, reported on Saturday that exports of palm oil products from Malaysia between Aug.