Indonesia palm oil exports down 5.6% on month at 2.6 mln tn in Oct.

Indonesia’s palm oil exports fell 5.6% on month to 2.6 mln tn in October as demand from India and Pakistan declined. Export of palm oil, excluding oleochemical and palm oil-based biodhiesel, to India fell 16% on month to 544,170 tn partly due to higher import duties, while exports to Pakistan dropped 32% on month to 144,260 tn. On the other hand, the country’s palm oil exports to China, the European Union, the US, and Bangladesh increased 14%, 18%, 11% and 22% on month in October to 423,740 tn, 474,500 tn, 120,780 tn and 151,860 tn, respectively.

Malaysia CPO ends over 2% higher on bargain buying

The February contract of crude palm oil ended over 2% higher on the Bursa Malaysia Derivatives due to bargain buying after prices hit a 16-month low of 2,375 ringgits (37,289.83 rupees) per tn. The most active February contract closed at 2,515 ringgits per tn, up 2.6% from the previous close. Crude palm oil inventories in Malaysia rose 21% on month to 1.49 mln tn in November.

NCDEX coriander hits 3% lower cap on profit booking

Futures contracts of coriander on NCDEX hit the 3% lower circuit as investors booked profits after prices hit a one-week high. The most-active January contract of coriander traded down 2.95% from the previous close. Coriander prices are also under pressure due to muted demand and ample supply.