Two Stages, One Gamble for Indonesian Palm Oil

At the RSPO forum, sustainability discussions have grown increasingly reflective. While corporations were granted transition time until May 31, 2026 to comply with new standards, independent smallholders have been urged to adapt more quickly, raising questions of fairness and shared responsibility.

Meanwhile, IPOC 2025 highlighted shifting market realities. Palm oil prices surged to premium levels, at times surpassing soybean oil, amid global supply constraints and geopolitical disruptions.

Declining production trends and rising global demand have placed supply–demand balance under scrutiny, reinforcing the sector’s dual challenge: sustaining economic relevance while meeting environmental and social expectations.