Indonesia Palm Oil Exports Rise 4.42% MoM in February 2026

March 30, 2026, 4:33 PM

LYDD-Global

Guide

Highlights at a glance

According to data released by the Independent Testing Services (ITS) on March 26, Indonesia's palm oil exports showed a rebound in February 2026. The total export volume reached 2.376 million tons, marking a 4.42% increase compared to the 2.276 million tons shipped in January.

Export Breakdown by Product

The export data reveals a divergence in demand across different processing stages of palm oil:

Crude Palm Oil (CPO): Exports saw a marginal increase, rising by 1.6% to 282,930 tons (up from 278,475 tons in January).
Refined Palm Oil (24°): This category faced a decline, dropping by 7.5% to 953,824 tons (down from 1.031 million tons).
Refined Palm Oil (33°): In contrast, this grade experienced significant growth, surging by 29.0% to 444,606 tons.

Key Export Destinations

Market dynamics shifted notably across major importing regions, with China showing exceptional strength while Indian demand cooled:

China (Significant Growth): Exports to China were the highlight of the month, skyrocketing by 34.8% to 439,002 tons, indicating a robust recovery in demand.
European Union (Moderate Growth): Shipments to the EU increased by 15.6% to 276,187 tons, driven by tight vegetable oil supplies in the region.
India (Decline): Exports to India fell by 19.6% to 650,556 tons. This decrease reflects reduced procurement by Indian refiners due to high global prices and ample domestic inventory.