PALMOILMAGAZINE, PEKANBARU — Prices of fresh fruit bunches (FFB) from plasma smallholders in Riau Province increased for the March 18–31, 2026 period, reflecting continued strength in upstream palm oil prices.
According to the provincial pricing team, FFB prices for 9-year-old oil palm trees rose by Rp163.3 per kg to reach IDR3,886.50 per kg.
The price increase was supported by crude palm oil (CPO) prices set at IDR15,330.94 per kg and palm kernel prices at IDR14,572.03 per kg. Shell value was recorded at IDR16.51 per kg, with a K index of 92.98%.
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Data from the Riau Plantation Agency shows that prices across age groups remained solid. FFB from 3-year-old trees was set at IDR3,001.17 per kg, while 4-year-old trees reached IDR3,396.89 per kg. Prices continued to increase with age, with 5-year-old trees at IDR3,598.53 per kg and 6-year-old trees at IDR3,754.48 per kg.
Meanwhile, 7-year-old and 8-year-old trees were priced at IDR3,836.03 per kg and IDR3,881.29 per kg, respectively. Peak productive trees aged 10–20 years were recorded at IDR3,866.33 per kg.
For older plantations, prices gradually declined, with 21-year-old trees at IDR3,806.46 per kg and 22-year-old trees at IDR3,749.30 per kg. Trees aged 23 to 25 years ranged between IDR3,688.01 and IDR3,545.39 per kg, while those aged 26 to 30 years were priced between IDR3,499.70 and IDR3,378.19 per kg.
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The upward trend highlights stable demand and favorable pricing conditions in the palm oil sector, particularly benefiting plasma smallholders in the region. (P3)
