CPO prices at KPBN rise amid increased Indian palm oil imports

Crude palm oil (CPO) prices at PT Kharisma Pemasaran Bersama Nusantara (KPBN) rose on Wednesday, September 16, 2026. The price was set at Rp 15,758 per kg, an increase of approximately 0.36% compared to the previous day's high of Rp 15,702 per kg.

In India, edible oil imports saw an increase in August 2026 as refineries bolstered inventories ahead of the festival season. According to data from the Solvent Extractors’ Association of India (SEA), palm oil imports rose 7% month-on-month to 782,761 tons, reaching the highest level since February. This surge occurred alongside a record jump in soybean oil imports, which rose 26% to 628,736 tons.