PALMOILMAGAZINE, PEKANBARU – Fresh Fruit Bunch (FFB) prices for plasma smallholders in Riau Province declined again for the period of April 22–28, 2026, highlighting continued volatility in the palm oil market.
Based on the official pricing decision issued by the provincial government, the FFB price for 9-year-old oil palm trees dropped by IDR 168.45 per kilogram to IDR 3,948.38/kg. The adjustment was set through the Riau Provincial FFB Pricing Team under decree No. 13 for the respective period.
The decline reflects ongoing fluctuations in the market, particularly influenced by movements in crude palm oil (CPO) and its derivatives. In this pricing round, CPO was set at IDR 15,443.27/kg, while palm kernel prices reached IDR 16,172.83/kg. Meanwhile, shell value was recorded at IDR 17.90/kg, with the K index standing at 92.08%.
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Data from the Dinas Perkebunan Provinsi Riau shows that FFB prices vary depending on the age of the trees. For younger plantations, 3-year-old trees were priced at IDR 3,057.05/kg, 4-year-old at IDR 3,452.92/kg, and 5-year-old at IDR 3,655.59/kg. Prices continued to increase with maturity, reaching IDR 3,812.82/kg for 6-year-old trees, IDR 3,896.38/kg for 7-year-old, and IDR 3,942.22/kg for 8-year-old plantations.
The highest price remained within the prime productive age group, with 9-year-old trees recorded at IDR 3,948.38/kg. For plantations aged 10 to 20 years, prices were set at IDR 3,928.67/kg, followed by 21-year-old trees at IDR 3,868.94/kg and 22-year-old at IDR 3,812.20/kg.
Prices gradually declined as trees aged further. FFB from 23-year-old plantations was priced at IDR 3,751.05/kg, 24-year-old at IDR 3,684.28/kg, and 25-year-old at IDR 3,608.91/kg. Older plantations saw continued decreases, with 26-year-old trees at IDR 3,563.47/kg, 27-year-old at IDR 3,518.10/kg, 28-year-old at IDR 3,474.22/kg, 29-year-old at IDR 3,457.15/kg, and 30-year-old at IDR 3,442.93/kg.
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The decline in FFB prices remains a key concern for plasma farmers in Riau, as price movements are still heavily tied to global market conditions and the performance of downstream palm oil products. However, the relatively high K index indicates that processing efficiency at the mill level remains stable, helping to cushion the overall impact on farmer returns. (P3)
