Mpob ffb prices
Decision details
Fits if: Essential for oil palm smallholders, estate operators, and fruit dealers evaluating monthly crop revenue and mill-gate valuation.
Main drawback: MPOB reference rates are mill-gate prices; net farm-gate payouts at local ramps reflect deductions for transport and collection handling.
Compare: Apply your regional 1% OER multiplier from MPOB BEPI against your certified fruit OER to verify baseline bunch value.
In this guide
How does the MPOB OER pricing formula work?
MPOB establishes the baseline value of harvested palm fruit by tying price directly to quality, measured as the percentage of crude oil that can be extracted from a batch (Oil Extraction Rate or OER). Instead of fixing a single rigid price per tonne, MPOB issues a monthly pricing factor per 1% OER for each production zone [source].
To determine the gross mill-gate price per metric tonne, growers multiply their regional monthly rate by their fruit batch’s verified OER. For instance, in the Southern region for August 2026, applying the RM49.99 multiplier to a 19.50% OER yields RM974.81 per tonne [source].
What are the regional MPOB FFB reference prices?
The table below outlines official MPOB reference prices per 1% OER across Malaysian zones for August 2026, alongside implied gross mill-gate values at typical OER levels [source]:
| Region | MPOB Rate per 1% OER (RM) [source] | Gross Price at 19.50% OER (RM/t) [source] | Gross Price at 20.00% OER (RM/t) [source] |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern (Utara) | 49.33 [source] | 961.94 [source] | 986.60 [source] |
| Southern (Selatan) | 49.99 [source] | 974.81 [source] | 999.80 [source] |
| Central (Tengah) | 50.07 [source] | 976.37 [source] | 1,001.40 [source] |
| East Coast (Pantai Timur) | 49.99 [source] | 974.81 [source] | 999.80 [source] |
| Sabah | 44.72 [source] | 872.04 [source] | 894.40 [source] |
| Sarawak | 45.15 [source] | 880.43 [source] | 903.00 [source] |
Why does your local ramp price differ from the MPOB mill gate price?
Independent smallholders who deliver fruit to local intermediary collection ramps (pusat timbang / dealer) typically receive a farm-gate rate lower than official mill-gate reference prices. Intermediaries incur operating expenses including truck freight to distant mills, weighing fees, and ramp handling costs.
To protect revenue margins, smallholders should ensure their fruit is harvested at peak ripeness to avoid quality grade penalties (such as unripe or rotten bunch deductions) and check weight receipts against official regional benchmarks.
Where can smallholders access official MPOB pricing tools?
Official industry data, monthly reference infographics, and agricultural economic tools are available directly through the MPOB Palm Oil Economic and Industry Information (BEPI) suite at bepi.mpob.gov.my [source].
Smallholders can track monthly reference releases to ensure transparent pricing agreements with local buyers and maintain accurate farm cash flow records.
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Frequently asked questions
How are MPOB FFB prices calculated?
MPOB sets a monthly reference price per 1% Oil Extraction Rate (OER) by region [source]. The mill-gate price per tonne equals the regional rate multiplied by the delivered batch OER percentage.
Does MPOB publish a daily FFB price board?
No. MPOB publishes daily CPO figures, while FFB reference prices are issued monthly per 1% OER via official BEPI infographics [source].