Malaysia’s palm oil sector will remain stable thanks to the removal of US duties and the deferment of EUDR

Palm oil sector to remain stable in 2025 after relief from crippling US tariffs Malaysia’s palm oil sector breathed a sigh of relief after being exempted from a 19% import tariff imposed by the United States, maintaining solid momentum this year despite weak external demand and high inventories. Crude palm oil (CPO) was sold at RM4,089.50 per tonne in November 2025, up from RM5,011.50 in November 2024, but prices are projected to rise to around RM4,500 early next year. As of December 10 this year, the CPO price was RM4,000 per tonne. Exports have remained stable this year. Production totaled 22.55 million tonnes in the first 11 months of 2025, valued at MYR 103.01 billion, compared to 26.66 million tonnes, valued at MYR 109.39 billion, for the full year 2024. Palm oil, the country’s largest export commodity, remains the mainstay of the industry, with farm-based fresh fruit bunch (FFB) yields increasing to 14.45 tonnes per hectare in January-October 2025, compared to 13.96 tonnes ...