PALMOILMAGAZINE, JAMBI – Fresh fruit bunch (FFB) prices in Jambi Province recorded a slight increase for the May 1–7, 2026 period, reflecting a relatively stable palm oil market supported by steady downstream product prices.
Based on the official pricing set by the provincial FFB pricing team, the benchmark crude palm oil (CPO) price was determined at IDR 15,045.79/kg, while palm kernel prices reached IDR 16,462.33/kg. The K index, a key factor in calculating farmer-level prices, stood at 95.02%.
For oil palm trees aged between 10 and 20 years—considered the most productive group—FFB prices rose by IDR 9.45/kg to IDR 3,903.88/kg. Although the increase was modest, it signals a slight improvement compared to the previous period.
Data obtained from the Jambi Provincial Plantation Agency shows that prices across other age groups also experienced adjustments. FFB from 3-year-old trees was priced at IDR 3,024.96/kg, 4-year-old trees at IDR 3,262.62/kg, and 5-year-old trees at IDR 3,400.37/kg.
Meanwhile, prices for 6-year-old trees reached IDR 3,641.06/kg, followed by 7-year-old trees at IDR 3,630.13/kg and 8-year-old trees at IDR 3,709.40/kg. For 9-year-old trees, prices were recorded at IDR 3,781.11/kg, before peaking in the 10–20 year age bracket at IDR 3,903.88/kg.
For older plantations, FFB prices were set at IDR 3,790.72/kg for trees aged 21 to 24 years, and IDR 3,824.73/kg for those aged 25 years.
The marginal increase indicates that Jambi’s palm oil market remains stable at the start of May, supported by competitive CPO and kernel prices. While gains remain limited, the upward trend provides a positive signal for farmers, helping sustain optimism amid ongoing price fluctuations in the plantation sector. (A3)
