Oleic acid prices in Southeast Asia continued their upward trajectory through September, with Malaysia鈥檚 food-grade FOB rates rising 0.4% month-on-month and Indonesia鈥檚 climbing 0.43%. The market was buoyed by dual supply-side constraints, Malaysia鈥檚 CPO export duty activation and Indonesia鈥檚 B40 biodiesel expansion, while demand surged from Indian and Vietnamese buyers ahead of Q4 festive production. Pharma and personal care sectors led the consumption spike, prompting inventory depletion and spot market premiums.
