PALMOILMAGAZINE, PEKANBARU – Fresh fruit bunch (FFB) prices for independent smallholders in Riau Province recorded an increase for the period of April 1–7, 2026. Referring to the official pricing decree No. 10, FFB from 9-year-old oil palm trees rose by IDR 125.14/kg to reach IDR 3,967.83/kg.
Data compiled by Palmoilmagazine.com from the Riau Provincial Plantation Agency shows that prices strengthened across most age categories. FFB from 3-year-old trees was set at IDR 3,077.61/kg, while 4-year-old trees reached IDR 3,428.79/kg. Prices continued to climb for 5-year-old trees at IDR 3,675.67/kg and 6-year-old trees at IDR 3,816.14/kg. Meanwhile, 7-year-old trees were priced at IDR 3,902.78/kg and 8-year-old trees at IDR 3,949.59/kg.
FFB from 9-year-old trees recorded the highest level at IDR 3,967.83/kg, while the 10–20 year age group stood at IDR 3,928.74/kg. Prices then gradually declined for older trees, with 21-year-old trees at IDR 3,864.68/kg, 22-year-old at IDR 3,790.30/kg, and 23-year-old at IDR 3,705.70/kg. Further decreases were seen in 24-year-old trees at IDR 3,641.49/kg and 25-year-old trees at IDR 3,589.00/kg.
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The downward trend continued for older plantations, with 26-year-old trees priced at IDR 3,570.03/kg, 27-year-old at IDR 3,540.88/kg, 28-year-old at IDR 3,485.47/kg, 29-year-old at IDR 3,444.61/kg, and 30-year-old trees at IDR 3,351.22/kg.
In this period, the crude palm oil (CPO) benchmark was set at IDR 15,731.00/kg, while kernel prices reached IDR 16,145.00/kg. The shell value was recorded at IDR 19.07/kg, with a K index of 92.76%, indicating relatively stable pricing conditions for independent smallholders in the region. (P2)
