MALAYSIAN PALM OIL PRICE PREDICTION USING ARIMA – ARCH MODEL
Palm oil is one of Malaysia’s primary industries. In 2022, Malaysia was responsible for 25.14% of global palm oil production, totalling 18.55 million tonnes, and 31.65% of worldwide palm oil exports, amounting to 15.71 million tonnes (MPOB, 2024; Trend Economy, 2024). This article presents a study for Malaysian palm oil price forecasting using the traditional
COMPARISON OF 2023 PRODUCTION COSTS BETWEEN HYBRID OxG AND Elaeis guineensis CROPS IN COLOMBIA
The area planted with Elaeis oleifera x Elaeis guineensis hybrids (OxG hybrids) crops in Colombia is on the rise and nowadays more than 90 000 ha (10% of the cultivated area in Colombia) are currently planted with them. Today, after 15 years of commercial operations of OxG hybrids, there is a set of management practices
PALM OIL PRICE REVIEW AND OUTLOOK 2024
This article reviews the palm price movement in the first four months of this year and presents a price outlook for the rest of the year. This article identifies and explores the underlying price drivers of CPO futures and cash prices by exploring related palm fundamentals and relevant external variables. Crude palm oil (CPO) futures
MALAYSIAN PALM OIL INDUSTRY PERSPECTIVE IN PRE AND POST-AFRICAN CONTINENTAL FREE TRADE AGREEMENT
The Malaysian Palm Oil (MPO) industry is important in the global oils and fats market, significantly contributing to economic value in Africa. As the African trade bloc represents the second largest export market for this industry, such implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA), could have profound influence on Malaysia’s market position. This
OPINION PAPER: OIL PALM AND ISLAMIC FINANCE AS THE TWO INTERCONNECTED INDUSTRIES
This paper investigates the evolving dynamics of the oil palm industry and its intricate implications for Islamic finance, particularly in the context of Malaysia where both sectors hold significant economic importance. Given the pivotal role of oil palm as a key commodity in Islamic financial instruments, notably in tawarruq (commodity trading), understanding the interplay between