CPO Prices Soften Amid Supply-Demand Transition

Alvin Tai, Analyst, Bloomberg Intelligence

22-Apr-25 07:30

CPO Prices Soften Amid Supply-Demand Transition

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Crude palm oil futures have seen a softening this month, as the threat of higher US tariffs raises concerns over weakening demand for the edible oil. How are industry players navigating the uncertainty? We discuss the outlook for the palm oil sector with Alvin Tai of Bloomberg Intelligence.

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Tags: crude palm oil, tariffs, edible oils, malaysia palm oil sector,

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