Indonesian Palm Oil Export up Over 25% to $20.2 Billion

Wedoany.com Report-Dec.2, Indonesia recorded strong growth in palm oil exports during the first ten months of 2025, contributing to a sustained trade surplus that has now lasted 66 consecutive months, according to data released by the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) on Monday.

From January to October 2025, palm oil and its derivatives generated export revenue of $20.2 billion, representing 9.05 percent of the country’s non-oil and gas exports. This marked a 25.73 percent increase compared with $16.07 billion earned in the same period of 2024.

BPS deputy Pudji Ismartini stated during the briefing: "Our export of CPO crude palm oil and its derivatives jumped 25.73 percent as of October, value-wise compared to 2024."

Export volume rose 7.83 percent year-on-year to 19.49 million tons, up from 18.08 million tons in the previous year. October alone saw shipments of 1.91 million tons. Average export prices also improved, reaching $1,045.04 per metric ton in October, a 0.80 percent increase from the previous month.

The animal/vegetable oils category, which includes palm oil, contributed a $28.12 billion surplus to Indonesia's trade balance through October. Non-oil and gas exports to India – a major destination – totalled $15.32 billion, with $1.38 billion from this category.

In related developments, the European Parliament has voted to postpone implementation of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) by one year. Large operators now have until 30 December 2026 to comply, while micro and small enterprises receive an extension until 30 June 2027.

Senior Minister Airlangga Hartarto welcomed the decision, stating: "I'd say this delay is a victory for Indonesia. Because Indonesia and other like-minded countries have been demanding some improvements to the EUDR."

The continued strong performance of palm oil exports underscores the commodity's importance to Indonesia's external trade and overall economic balance.