Malaysian palm oil futures fell over 1% to below MYR 4,150 per tonne, marking a second session of losses as a stronger ringgit and weaker edible oils on the Chicago and Dalian exchanges pressured sentiment. Supply concerns added to the downside after a Reuters survey suggested Malaysian inventories likely climbed to a 6-1/2-year high in November. Exports also deteriorated, with Intertek noting a 19.7% mom fall in November shipments. Meanwhile, operational risks persisted, as a land dispute in Terengganu state could potentially disrupt production. In key consumer China, the absence of fresh stimulus heading into year-end, despite weakness in manufacturing and services sectors, further weighed on outlook. Still, losses were capped by expectations of stronger seasonal demand ahead of the Lunar New Year and Ramadan in early 2026. In India, the top buyer, November imports increased slightly as lower palm prices encouraged refiners to substitute away from costlier soyoil and sunflower oil.
