PALMOILMAGAZINE, PONTIANAK – Fresh Palm Fruit Bunch (FFB/TBS) prices in West Kalimantan reached their highest level during Period III of January 2026, following the latest pricing decision by the provincial FFB pricing committee. For the payment period of January 16–22, 2026, prices for palm oil trees aged 10–20 years were set at IDR 3,283.26 per kg, the highest across all age categories.
Based on data compiled by Palmoilmagazine.com from the West Kalimantan Provincial Plantation and Livestock Agency, FFB prices showed a gradual increase in line with plantation maturity. Palms aged 3 years were priced at IDR 2,455.47 per kg, while 4-year-old trees stood at IDR 2,623.32 per kg. Prices for 5-year-old palms reached IDR 2,801.45 per kg, rising to IDR 2,889.37 per kg for 6-year-old plantations.
Meanwhile, FFB from 7-year-old palms was valued at IDR 2,994.79 per kg, increasing further to IDR 3,087.83 per kg for 8-year-old trees. For 9-year-old palms, prices were set at IDR 3,138.98 per kg, before peaking at IDR 3,283.26 per kg for the 10–20 year age bracket.
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Beyond the prime production age, prices eased gradually. Palms aged 21 years were priced at IDR 3,226.98 per kg, followed by 22-year-old trees at IDR 3,212.59 per kg. Prices declined further for older plantations, with 23-year-old palms at IDR 3,136.76 per kg, 24-year-old trees at IDR 3,032.67 per kg, and 25-year-old palms at IDR 2,935.00 per kg.
The pricing structure was supported by reference commodity values, with crude palm oil (CPO) set at IDR 14,028.16 per kg, palm kernel at IDR 11,239.83 per kg, and an Index K of 91.61%.
The latest pricing reflects relatively firm downstream palm oil values, which continue to underpin farm-gate prices in West Kalimantan despite broader market volatility. (P2)
