PALMOILMAGAZINE, PEKANBARU — Fresh fruit bunch (FFB) prices for independent smallholders in Riau declined notably during the April 22–28, 2026 period, reflecting upstream pressure amid shifting crude palm oil (CPO) market dynamics.
According to the latest pricing decision issued by the regional committee, FFB from 9-year-old oil palm trees fell by IDR 131.78/kg to IDR 3,956.31/kg.
During the same period, the benchmark CPO price was set at IDR 15,603.99/kg, while palm kernel prices reached IDR 16,820.00/kg. Shell value was recorded at IDR 22.66/kg, with a K index of 92.22%.
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Data obtained by Palmoilmagazine.com from the Riau Plantation Agency shows price variations across different tree age groups. FFB from 3-year-old trees was priced at IDR 3,072.63/kg, increasing to IDR 3,420.80/kg for 4-year-old trees and IDR 3,664.78/kg for 5-year-old trees.
Prices continued to rise with maturity, reaching IDR 3,804.05/kg at 6 years, IDR 3,890.52/kg at 7 years, and IDR 3,936.91/kg at 8 years. The 9-year-old category peaked at IDR 3,956.31/kg before stabilizing.
For trees aged 10–20 years, prices were set at IDR 3,918.35/kg. Beyond that, a gradual decline was observed, with 21-year-old trees priced at IDR 3,855.48/kg and 22-year-old trees at IDR 3,782.20/kg.
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The downward trend continued for older plantations, with prices at IDR 3,698.85/kg for 23-year-old trees, IDR 3,635.54/kg for 24 years, and IDR 3,583.84/kg for 25 years, eventually falling to IDR 3,349.50/kg at 30 years.
The decline in independent FFB prices highlights the close linkage between farm-gate pricing and CPO market movements. Global vegetable oil trends continue to shape domestic pricing dynamics, as palm oil competes directly with other edible oils.
Despite the correction, current price levels remain relatively competitive, still offering viable margins for growers, particularly those with trees in peak productive age.
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Looking ahead, market stability will depend on global CPO price trends as well as domestic policy developments, including Indonesia’s biodiesel program, which is expected to support demand in the medium term. (P3)
