2026, A Mixed Year for Planters

Alvin Tai, Analyst, Bloomberg Intelligence

22-Dec-25 07:30

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As the world’s second-largest producer, palm oil remains a cornerstone of Malaysia’s economy and its most important cash crop.

But despite that importance, prices have struggled to find clear direction in 2025. What then is the outlook for 2026 and which planters have a better earnings profile. Alvin Tai, Analyst, Bloomberg Intelligence tells us.

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Categories: markets, economy, environment

Tags: palm crop, palm oil, malaysian economy, 2026 outlook, cash crop,

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