Prices of Palm Kernel Oil (PKO) are influenced by a complex interplay of global supply-demand dynamics, weather patterns, and economic factors.
It’s important to differentiate between Palm Oil (CPO – Crude Palm Oil), which comes from the fruit’s fleshy mesocarp, and Palm Kernel Oil (PKO), which is extracted from the fruit’s kernel. While often discussed together due to their origin from the same oil palm tree, their markets can have distinct dynamics.
Here’s an overview of Palm Kernel Oil prices and the factors influencing them:
Current Prices (Approximate, as of late July 2025):
- Global Wholesale Price (Crude Palm Kernel Oil): Recent wholesale prices over the past 4 weeks have generally ranged from $0.74 USD per kg to $1.58 USD per kg. (Source: Tridge)
- India Prices (Various types and quantities):
- Refined Palm Kernel Oil: Prices on IndiaMART range widely depending on quantity, brand, and supplier. You can find prices from ₹128/Kg (Pranav agro for 200 Kg Drum) to ₹340/Kg (Palm Kernel Essential Oil) or even ₹2,400/Kg for certain specialized or branded products (e.g., Wilkrim- Refined Palm Kernel Oil From Adani Wilmar).
- Some listings for refined PKO are around ₹189/Kg (for 200 kg drum), ₹230-250/Kg for 5-liter packaging, and around ₹163-170/Kg for 15Kg packs.
- Malaysia Palm Kernel Oil Price: As of June 2025, it was reported around $1859.78 USD per metric ton (down 7.14% from last month, but up 60.95% from one year ago). (Source: YCharts, TheGlobalEconomy.com)
- US Palm Kernel Oil Prices (Q1 2025): Around $1,985/MT in March 2025.
- UK Palm Kernel Oil Prices (Q1 2025): Around $1,113/MT in March 2025.