Indonesia is significantly expanding its palm oil exports in 2025, driven by strong global demand and rising export revenues. According to data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), the country exported 19.49 million tons of crude and processed palm oil between January and October 2025 — a 7.8% increase compared with the same period in 2024.
Export value over the ten-month period reached approximately $20.2 billion, accounting for 9.05% of Indonesia’s total non-oil-and-gas exports. In October alone, shipments totaled 1.91 million tons, underscoring the stable demand across key markets in Asia and Europe.
Higher prices also supported export growth. Gapki reported that the average CPO price from January to September 2025 rose to $1,210 per ton CIF Rotterdam, up from $1,020 a year earlier. In October, global prices increased by another 0.8%, reaching $1,045.04 per ton.
Industry observers note that strong activity among international processors, rising biodiesel demand, and broader trade opportunities continue to create favorable export conditions. As the world’s largest palm oil producer, Indonesia maintains a leading role in global supply chains.
Analysts expect that, with stable global market conditions, export volumes by the end of 2025 may exceed last year’s levels, while foreign exchange earnings will continue to grow on the back of strong trade and elevated prices.
