Indonesia’s export value of crude palm oil (CPO) and its derivatives soared by approximately 32.4% in the first nine months of 2025, compared to the same period last year. The Central Statistics Agency (BPS) reported that exports reached USD 18.14 billion between January and September, up from USD 13.7 billion in the same period of 2024. Volume-wise, exports grew by 11.62%, reaching 17.58 million tons, compared with 15.75 million tons in the previous year. The sector has maintained a trade surplus for 65 consecutive months, underscoring its strength and resilience. 

This growth comes against a backdrop of rising global palm oil prices, which reached about USD 1,038.36 per metric ton in September—a year-on-year increase of 5.65%. Notably, while overall volumes rose, shipments in September fell to 1.38 million tons, down 45.94% from August, hinting at recent fluctuations in export flows. The data also highlight that CPO and similar vegetable oil products accounted for 9.08% of Indonesia’s non-oil and gas exports in the period. Export destinations were not specified, although India, China, and Pakistan are known major buyers. 

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