Central Kalimantan’s plasma smallholder FFB prices increased by IDR 36.86/kg in the second half of October 2026, reaching IDR 3,603.58/kg for palms aged 10–20 years. Independent smallholders also recorded higher prices, with 100% tenera FFB set at IDR 3,300.22/kg.
PALMOILMAGAZINE, PALANGKA RAYA — Fresh fruit bunch (FFB) prices for oil palm smallholders in Indonesia’s Central Kalimantan Province increased during the second half of October 2026, covering the October 16–31 period.
For plasma smallholders, the highest price was set at IDR 3,603.58/kg for palms aged 10–20 years, representing an increase of IDR 36.86/kg from the first half of October.
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Prices for independent smallholders also moved higher. FFB consisting of 100% tenera and 0% dura was set at IDR 3,300.22/kg, up IDR 34.08/kg from the previous pricing period.
According to the official pricing minutes issued by the Central Kalimantan Provincial Plantation Agency, the average local crude palm oil (CPO) price increased by IDR 136.18/kg to IDR 14,895.87/kg, compared with IDR 14,759.69/kg in the previous period.
The average local palm kernel price also rose, gaining IDR 201.88/kg to IDR 12,547.73/kg from IDR 12,345.85/kg previously.
Meanwhile, the K factor used in the FFB pricing formula remained unchanged at 92.15%.
Central Kalimantan Plasma Smallholder FFB Prices
The following are the official FFB prices for plasma smallholders in Central Kalimantan during the second half of October 2026, based on palm age:
| Palm Age | FFB Price (IDR/kg) |
| 3 years | 2,947.47 |
| 4 years | 3,068.32 |
| 5 years | 3,215.35 |
| 6 years | 3,332.40 |
| 7 years | 3,359.12 |
| 8 years | 3,422.71 |
| 9 years | 3,496.99 |
| 10–20 years | 3,603.58 |
| 21 years | 3,550.33 |
| 22 years | 3,455.62 |
| 23 years | 3,354.61 |
| 24 years | 3,255.58 |
| 25 years | 3,201.11 |
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Independent Smallholder FFB Prices
In addition to age-based pricing for plasma smallholders, the Central Kalimantan FFB Pricing Team also established prices for independent smallholders based on the proportion of tenera and dura fruit.
The following are the official prices for independent smallholders during the second half of October 2026:
| Tenera Composition | Dura Composition | FFB Price (IDR/kg) |
| 100% | 0% | 3,300.22 |
| 90% | 10% | 3,278.54 |
| 80% | 20% | 3,256.87 |
| 70% | 30% | 3,235.20 |
| 60% | 40% | 3,212.37 |
| 50% | 50% | 3,190.70 |
| 40% | 60% | 3,169.03 |
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According to the Central Kalimantan Provincial Plantation Agency, the FFB pricing determination refers to Indonesian Agriculture Ministerial Regulation No. 13 of 2024 and Central Kalimantan Governor Regulation No. 64 of 2020, including subsequent amendments.
The latest prices apply from October 16 to October 31, 2026.
Meanwhile, the next FFB pricing meeting for the first half of November 2026 is scheduled for Wednesday, November 18, 2026, at the Central Kalimantan Provincial Plantation Agency’s meeting hall.
The increase in CPO and palm kernel reference prices contributed to higher FFB prices for both plasma and independent smallholders during the latest pricing period. (P2)
