PALMOILMAGAZINE, PALEMBANG – Fresh fruit bunch (FFB) prices in South Sumatra recorded an increase in the second half of March 2026. Based on the decision of the provincial FFB Pricing Team, prices for oil palm aged 10–20 years rose by IDR 206.76/kg to reach IDR 3,741.43/kg for the period of March 16–31, 2026.
In addition, the reference price for crude palm oil (CPO) was set at IDR 14,785.34/kg, while palm kernel prices reached IDR 13,934.91/kg. The shell value was recorded at IDR 17.63/kg, with the K index set at 92.09%.
Data compiled by Palmoilmagazine.com from the South Sumatra Plantation Agency shows that FFB prices vary by plant age. Prices for 3-year-old palms were set at IDR 3,140.51/kg, while 4-year-old palms reached IDR 3,238.65/kg. For 5-year-old palms, prices stood at IDR 3,376.38/kg, and 6-year-old palms at IDR 3,410.04/kg.
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Meanwhile, 7-year-old palms were priced at IDR 3,406.01/kg, followed by 8-year-old palms at IDR 3,532.94/kg. Prices continued to increase for older trees, with 9-year-old palms at IDR 3,606.64/kg and peak productivity age (10–20 years) reaching IDR 3,741.43/kg.
For older plantations, prices showed a gradual decline. Palms aged 21 years were set at IDR 3,732.24/kg, 22 years at IDR 3,743.51/kg, and 23 years at IDR 3,717.71/kg. Meanwhile, 24-year-old palms were priced at IDR 3,615.28/kg and 25-year-old palms at IDR 3,629.98/kg.
Further declines were observed in older age groups, with 26-year-old palms at IDR 3,566.06/kg, 27 years at IDR 3,513.85/kg, 28 years at IDR 3,454.99/kg, 29 years at IDR 3,390.60/kg, and 30-year-old palms at IDR 3,320.93/kg.
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The increase in FFB prices reflects improving market conditions and provides positive momentum for oil palm farmers in the region, particularly as commodity prices show signs of stabilization. (P2)
