Wedoany.com Report-Nov. 4, Indonesia’s palm oil exports rose sharply in 2025, with values climbing 32 percent in the first nine months compared with the same period last year, supported by stronger global prices. The Central Statistics Agency (BPS) reported that the country exported $18.14 billion worth of crude palm oil (CPO) and its derivatives between January and September 2025, up from $13.7 billion in 2024.

“This shows that our palm oil exports [in January–September 2025] jumped 32.40 percent,” said BPS senior official Pudji Ismartini. She added that the volume of palm oil exports also increased by 11.62 percent, reaching 17.58 million tons compared with 15.75 million tons in the same period of 2024.

According to BPS data, palm oil and its derivative products accounted for 9.08 percent of Indonesia’s total non-oil and gas exports as of September 2025. The robust export growth helped the country maintain a trade surplus for 65 consecutive months since May 2020. However, palm oil exports in September were lower than in August, with shipments totaling 1.38 million tons, down 45.94 percent month-on-month.

The agency did not specify the main export destinations for Indonesia’s CPO, though major buyers traditionally include India, China, and Pakistan. Within the animal fats and vegetable oil sub-category, exports to India reached $2.84 billion during the first nine months of 2025. CPO products are part of this category, which accounted for 20.29 percent of Indonesia’s total exports to India. BPS data also showed that India was the country’s third-largest export destination during the period, after China and the United States.

Global palm oil prices have been trending upward, providing additional support to Indonesia’s export earnings. In September 2025, the average international palm oil price was recorded at $1,038.36 per metric ton, representing an increase of 1.19 percent month-on-month and 5.65 percent year-on-year.

The consistent rise in export value highlights Indonesia’s continuing role as one of the world’s leading palm oil suppliers. Higher prices, coupled with stronger overseas demand, have reinforced the sector’s contribution to the national trade surplus and foreign exchange earnings.

Although September’s export slowdown may reflect temporary market adjustments or shipment delays, analysts expect Indonesia’s palm oil exports to remain stable in the near term, supported by resilient demand from key importers and the ongoing price recovery in global markets.

Overall, the latest BPS data underscores the importance of palm oil as a core export commodity for Indonesia, contributing significantly to trade performance and maintaining the country’s positive balance amid evolving global commodity trends.