PALMOILMAGAZINE, SAMARINDA — Fresh fruit bunch (FFB) prices in East Kalimantan recorded a modest increase during the first period of March 2026 (March 1–15), according to the provincial pricing team. The price for oil palm trees aged over 10 years rose by IDR 13.9 per kilogram, reaching IDR 3,266.40/kg.
Supporting this upward trend, the crude palm oil (CPO) price was set at IDR 13,998.76/kg, while palm kernel prices stood at IDR 12,407.74/kg. The K index, which reflects the proportion of revenue shared with farmers, was determined at 88.70%.
Data released by the East Kalimantan Plantation Agency shows a consistent pricing structure across different plant ages. FFB from 3-year-old trees was set at IDR 2,875.21/kg, while 4-year-old trees reached IDR 3,064.31/kg. Prices continued to strengthen for older crops, with 5-year-old trees at IDR 3,084.55/kg and 6-year-old trees at IDR 3,118.18/kg.
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Meanwhile, FFB prices for 7-year-old and 8-year-old trees were recorded at IDR 3,137.34/kg and IDR 3,160.65/kg, respectively. For more mature plantations, 9-year-old trees were priced at IDR 3,228.61/kg, with trees older than 10 years commanding the highest price at IDR 3,266.40/kg.
The incremental rise in FFB prices signals continued stability in the upstream palm oil sector, offering positive sentiment for growers amid ongoing market dynamics. (P3)
