PALMOILMAGAZINE, PADANG – Fresh fruit bunch (FFB) prices for oil palm in West Sumatra declined during the first period of April 2026 (April 1–7), following the latest decision from the provincial pricing team. Prices for prime-age palms (10–20 years) fell by IDR 46.05 per kilogram, settling at IDR 4,079.47/kg.
According to data compiled by Palmoilmagazine.com from the West Sumatra Provincial Plantation, Food Crops, and Horticulture Agency, FFB prices continue to vary depending on plant maturity. Younger palms aged 3 years are priced at IDR 3,187.30/kg, while 4-year-old palms stand at IDR 3,372.44/kg. Prices increase gradually with age, reaching IDR 3,575.09/kg at 5 years and IDR 3,691.73/kg at 6 years.
For more productive ages, 7-year-old palms are priced at IDR 3,840.40/kg, rising to IDR 3,984.73/kg at 8 years and IDR 4,066.36/kg at 9 years. Peak production age remains in the 10–20 year range, although prices edged lower this period to IDR 4,079.47/kg.
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Beyond peak productivity, prices trend downward. Palms aged 21 years are valued at IDR 3,916.22/kg, followed by 22-year-old palms at IDR 3,910.38/kg and 23-year-old palms at IDR 3,852.05/kg. Older plantations continue the decline, with 24-year-old palms priced at IDR 3,674.16/kg and 25-year-old at IDR 3,636.23/kg.
The adjustment comes as benchmark crude palm oil (CPO) prices were set at IDR 15,645.30/kg, while palm kernel prices stood at IDR 15,630.00/kg. Shell value was recorded at IDR 17.50/kg, with the K index reaching 93.21%, indicating relatively stable yet slightly pressured market conditions during the period. (P2)
