PALMOILMAGAZINE, JAKARTA – Indonesia’s Palm Oil Plantation Fund Management Agency (BPDP) has pledged its support to boost the nation’s crude palm oil (CPO) output, with a target of reaching 60 million tons by 2030.
BPDP President Director, Eddy Abdurrachman, said the projection aligns with rising global demand for CPO across multiple sectors—ranging from food products to biodiesel and oleochemical industries.
“By 2030, we aim for CPO production to hit 60 million tons, ensuring sufficient supply for food, oleochemicals, and renewable fuels,” Eddy said during the signing of the 2025 Palm Oil Human Resources Education Scholarship Agreement on Wednesday (August 20, 2025).
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Currently, Indonesia produces around 50 million tons of CPO annually. According to Eddy, significant efforts are needed over the next five years to close the gap and achieve the ambitious target.
Beyond domestic needs, higher production is also expected to sustain export performance. Eddy emphasized that palm oil exports are vital to BPDP’s funding mechanism through export levies.
“Exports are crucial for BPDP because our funding is sourced from export levies. If exports decline, so do levies, which limits our ability to finance programs,” he explained.
As part of its strategy, BPDP continues to invest in developing human capital in the palm oil sector. Initiatives include scholarship programs and technical training aimed at strengthening skills, professionalism, and entrepreneurship.
“Our responsibility is to enhance knowledge, technical expertise, independence, and competitiveness among palm oil human resources at all levels—technical, managerial, and entrepreneurial,” Eddy added. (P2)
