PALMOILMAGAZINE, PEKANBARU — The price of plasma scheme fresh fruit bunches (FFB) in Riau Province has dropped significantly this week. According to Price Determination Letter No. 16 for the period of May 21–27, 2025, the Riau Provincial Pricing Team agreed on a price reduction of Rp193.38/kg for 9-year-old palm oil trees, bringing the price down to Rp3,387.18/kg.
For this period, the set prices are as follows: crude palm oil (CPO) at Rp13,271.43/kg, palm kernel at Rp12,955.42/kg, and palm shell at Rp18.62/kg. The K index stands at 93.05%.
Here is the detailed breakdown of plasma palm FFB prices in Riau, based on information from the Riau Provincial Plantation Office as reported by Palmoilmagazine.com:
- Age 3 years: Rp2,618.37/kg
- Age 4 years: Rp2,561.42/kg
- Age 5 years: Rp3,136.45/kg
- Age 6 years: Rp3,271.93/kg
- Age 7 years: Rp3,343.08/kg
- Age 8 years: Rp3,382.44/kg
- Age 9 years: Rp3,387.18/kg
- Age 10–20 years: Rp3,369.80/kg
- Age 21 years: Rp3,317.94/kg
- Age 22 years: Rp3,268.49/kg
- Age 23 years: Rp3,215.39/kg
- Age 24 years: Rp3,157.32/kg
- Age 25 years: Rp3,091.57/kg
This price correction highlights the volatility of the palm oil market and its impact on plasma smallholders, who rely on regular pricing adjustments to stay aligned with market conditions. (P3)
