PALMOILMAGAZINE, PALEMBANG – Fresh Fruit Bunch (FFB) prices in South Sumatra for the second period of April 2026 (April 16–30) remained relatively stable, with a slight upward trend across several age categories.
According to the provincial FFB Pricing Team, the highest price was recorded for 22-year-old palms at IDR 4,040.01/kg. Meanwhile, the key productive age group of 10–20 years was set at IDR 4,034.63/kg.
During the same period, crude palm oil (CPO) prices were set at IDR 15,739.22/kg, while palm kernel prices reached IDR 15,631.11/kg. Shell value was recorded at IDR 17.88/kg, with a K index of 92.36%.
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Data compiled by Palmoilmagazine.com from the South Sumatra Provincial Plantation Office shows price variations depending on tree age. For younger palms, FFB prices were recorded at IDR 3,380.70/kg for 3-year-old trees; 4 years at IDR 3,486.65/kg; 5 years at IDR 3,632.22/kg; 6 years at IDR 3,665.96/kg; 7 years at IDR 3,660.32/kg; and around IDR 3,801.95/kg for 8-year-old palms.
Prices for 9-year-old palms stood at IDR 3,884.31/kg. For older trees, 21-year-old palms were priced at IDR 4,025.77/kg; 22 years at IDR 4,040.01/kg; 23 years at IDR 4,012.40/kg; 24 years at IDR 3,903.34/kg; and 25 years at IDR 3,920.57/kg.
For plantations older than 25 years, prices tend to decline in line with lower productivity. Specifically, 26-year-old palms were priced at IDR 3,862.26/kg; 27 years at IDR 3,786.96/kg; 28 years at IDR 3,734.41/kg; 29 years at IDR 3,666.04/kg; and 30 years at IDR 3,591.87/kg.
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Overall, the pricing reflects relatively stable market conditions, with FFB prices continuing to track movements in downstream products such as CPO and palm kernel. Looking ahead, price fluctuations are expected to remain influenced by global market trends and demand from the palm oil processing industry. (P3)
