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Palm prices rise on the back of better exports

Malaysian palm futures were up on Thursday as traders anticipated robust export demand to key destinations. They also awaited demand and supply statistics from the Malaysian Palm Oil Board for additional cues.

At the midday break, the benchmark palm oil contract on Bursa Derivatives Exchange for November delivery gained 38 ringgit or 0.86% to 4,480 Ringgit ($1,065.40), a metric tonne. The contract dropped 0.76% during the previous session. The Malaysian stock exchange will be closed Friday due to a public holiday.

The price of crude palm oil futures rose as traders expect the demand for exports to remain strong in September. They are also waiting on data from Malaysian Palm Oil Board and export figures due next week.

He said that "the production numbers will determine the direction of the market in the future".

A survey on Wednesday showed that Malaysian palm oil inventories will rise for the sixth consecutive month, as production continues outpacing exports, despite an improvement in demand.

Dalian's palm oil contract, which is the most active contract, gained 0.3% while soyoil prices rose by 0.14%. Chicago Board of Trade soyoil prices were up by 0.06%.

As palm oil competes to gain a share in the global vegetable oils industry, it tracks the price changes of competing edible oils.

Oil prices fell, extending a drop of more than 2% from the previous trading session. Investors and traders are looking ahead to a meeting at OPEC+ this weekend, where producers will likely consider a further increase in production targets.

Palm oil is less appealing as a biodiesel feedstock due to the weaker crude oil futures.

The palm ringgit's trade currency, the dollar, has weakened by 0.14%, making it slightly cheaper for foreign buyers.

Technical analyst Wang Tao stated that palm oil could test the support zone between 4,367 and 4,381 Ringgit per metric tonne. A break below this level would open up the road to 4,343 Ringgit.

(source: Reuters)