Domestic and Export CPO Growth Boosts Indonesia’s Palm Oil Industry

the same period in 2024. The biodiesel sector remained the largest domestic consumer, accounting for 9,414 tons, or roughly 51 percent of total local consumption. Food applications absorbed 7,372 tons (40 percent), while oleochemical products accounted for 1,674 tons (9 percent). Bumi Makmur Anugerahagung (BMA), a major national palm oil producer, said the domestic market surge has fueled optimism for a substantial increase in sales. “Based on first-half 2025 sales results, BMA expects sales volume to double this year compared with 2024,” Director Cheny Canliarta said Thursday in Jakarta. The company is pursuing expansion and product diversification strategies to strengthen its position in the national CPO market. “We are committed to supporting a sustainable and competitive palm oil supply chain,” Cheny added. Indonesia, the world’s largest palm oil producer, also recorded strong export growth. Central Statistics Agency (BPS) data show that palm oil exports rose 25.7 percent in ...