Malaysia’s 2026 palm oil output on track to beat target, minister says

Malaysia is expected to surpass its palm oil production target for 2026, according to Minister of Plantation and Commodities Datuk Seri Noraini Ahmad. The positive performance of the industry, along with strong marketing efforts, suggests that the country's production may match or exceed last year's figures. Noraini stated that production is currently on track and there is optimism for further growth in the remaining two months of the year.

The Malaysian government, through the Malaysian Palm Oil Council and the Malaysian Palm Oil Board, is implementing initiatives to promote Malaysian palm oil products in international markets. The country's total palm oil production for 2026 is expected to range between 19.5 million and 19.8 million tonnes. So far, Malaysia has produced 10.8 million tonnes of palm oil over the past seven months.

Noraini also emphasized the government's commitment to the development of the palm oil-based biomass industry, although no specific target for commercialization has been set. She encouraged industry players, researchers, and investors to explore biomass opportunities together, stating that this can provide additional income to the industry while supporting Malaysia's renewable energy goals and resource utilization.