PALMOILMAGAZINE, MEDAN – The price of fresh fruit bunches (FFB) of oil palm in North Sumatra Province (Sumut) posted a slight increase during the period of October 8–14, 2025. According to the official meeting of the North Sumatra FFB Price Determination Team, the price for oil palm trees aged 10–20 years rose by IDR12.14 per kilogram to IDR3,665.17 per kilogram.
Although the increase was modest, it indicates that FFB prices remain relatively stable compared to the previous week. The steady price trend is seen as a positive signal for local palm oil farmers, especially amid ongoing fluctuations in global crude palm oil (CPO) markets.
For reference, the CPO price in North Sumatra was set at IDR14,571.16 per kilogram, while palm kernel prices reached IDR13,609.74 per kilogram, with a K index of 93.03%.
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Based on data from the Provincial Office of Plantation and Livestock, the detailed FFB prices for various age categories are as follows:
- 3 years: IDR2,836.89/kg
- 4 years: IDR3,107.95/kg
- 5 years: IDR3,296.69/kg
- 6 years: IDR3,390.24/kg
- 7 years: IDR3,419.25/kg
- 8 years: IDR3,512.08/kg
- 9 years: IDR3,577.05/kg
- 10–20 years: IDR3,665.17/kg
- 21 years: IDR3,658.21/kg
- 22 years: IDR3,610.76/kg
- 23 years: IDR3,575.52/kg
- 24 years: IDR3,458.94/kg
- 25 years: IDR3,354.56/kg
While the price gain this week is not substantial, many smallholders are hopeful that the upward trend will continue through the end of the month. Stable FFB prices are crucial for maintaining farmers’ income and supporting the sustainability of smallholder palm oil plantations across North Sumatra. (P3)
