PALMOILMAGAZINE, PEKANBARU – Independent smallholder fresh fruit bunch (FFB) prices in Riau Province declined again for the period of April 29 to May 5, 2026. Based on the official pricing decree No. 14, FFB prices for 9-year-old oil palm trees fell by IDR 102.1/kg to IDR 3,854.21/kg.
The decline reflects ongoing pressure on palm oil derivative prices, particularly crude palm oil (CPO), which continues to influence farm-gate prices for independent smallholders.
In terms of pricing components, crude palm oil (CPO) was set at IDR 15,291.64/kg, palm kernel at IDR 16,007.97/kg, and shell value at IDR 22.66/kg, with a K index of 92.22%.
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According to data from the Riau Provincial Plantation Agency, FFB prices vary depending on tree age. For younger palms, prices were recorded at IDR 2,991.64/kg (3 years), IDR 3,331.74/kg (4 years), and IDR 3,570.53/kg (5 years). Meanwhile, trees aged 6 to 8 years were priced at IDR 3,706.58/kg, IDR 3,790.70/kg, and IDR 3,836.03/kg, respectively.
At peak productivity, typically around 9 years, prices reached IDR 3,854.21/kg. For mature trees aged 10 to 20 years, prices were slightly lower at approximately IDR 3,816.66/kg.
Prices tend to decline as trees age further. FFB from 21-year-old trees was priced at IDR 3,754.87/kg, followed by IDR 3,683.02/kg (22 years), IDR 3,601.29/kg (23 years), and IDR 3,539.24/kg (24 years). At 25 years, prices dropped to IDR 3,488.54/kg.
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The downward trend continued for older plantations, with prices recorded at IDR 3,470.21/kg (26 years), IDR 3,442.07/kg (27 years), IDR 3,388.55/kg (28 years), IDR 3,349.06/kg (29 years), and IDR 3,258.80/kg at 30 years.
The decline in FFB prices remains a concern for smallholders, as price fluctuations directly impact their income. However, prices are still considered relatively stable, particularly for plantations within peak productive age.
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Looking ahead, FFB price movements are expected to remain closely tied to global CPO price trends as well as domestic and international demand dynamics. (P3)
