PALMOILMAGAZINE, SAMARINDA – At the end of April 2025, some good news came from East Kalimantan (Kaltim) for palm oil farmers. As announced by the price-setting team for Fresh Fruit Bunches (FFB) of palm oil, the price for FFB during the period from April 16-30, 2025, saw a notable increase. For palm oil older than 10 years, the price rose by IDR 19.21 per kilogram, reaching IDR 3,350.70/Kg.
For farmers, this was certainly a breath of fresh air. The higher price brought a bit of hope amid the challenges of agriculture, which is not always easy. The price-setting team from the East Kalimantan Plantation Office had carried out a meticulous calculation. They didn’t just look at the market conditions at that moment but also considered the needs and conditions of the farmers on the ground.
To give a clearer picture, here are the FFB prices in East Kalimantan based on the age of the plants, as obtained Palmoilmagazine.com from the official letter from the East Kalimantan Plantation Office:
- 3 years: IDR 2,949.91/Kg
- 4 years: IDR 3,144.63/Kg
- 5 years: IDR 3,164.77/Kg
- 6 years: IDR 3,199.13/Kg
- 7 years: IDR 3,218.68/Kg
- 8 years: IDR 3,242.68/Kg
- 9 years: IDR 3,311.89/Kg
- Over 10 years: IDR 3,350.70/Kg
However, it wasn’t just the FFB prices that drew attention. The price of crude palm oil (CPO) also recorded a fairly encouraging figure, at IDR 14,379.83/Kg. Likewise, the price of palm kernel was set at IDR 12,164.84/Kg. The K index used in this calculation was 89.27%, which plays an important role in ensuring that farmers receive their fair share.
With these higher prices, palm oil farmers in East Kalimantan are hoping for stability in prices in the future. While the price increase brings happiness in the short term, many hope that prices will remain beneficial in the long run, providing fair profits for those who work hard in the fields. (P3)
