RBD palm stearin prices exhibited a broadly volatile pattern during the second half of 2025, closely tracking movements in upstream crude palm oil markets across the period. Prices entered the half on a firm footing, rising progressively through the early weeks as seasonal tightening in palm fruit production and steady demand from food manufacturing and oleochemical sectors supported values. The upward trend gained further momentum as the period advanced, with prices reaching a peak around mid-period. Supply constraints from key producing regions in Southeast Asia, combined with active procurement from Chinese and regional buyers, contributed to the elevated price environment during this phase.
A clear reversal followed as palm oil production recovered seasonally and supply flows improved. Prices declined steadily through the latter portion of the half, weighed down by increasing inventory availability, softening import demand from major consuming markets, and reduced buying urgency among downstream processors. The declining trend persisted through much of the final quarter, with prices reaching their lowest levels of the period before a modest uptick emerged in the closing weeks, reflecting selective restocking activity ahead of the year-end.
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According to Procurement Resource, RBD palm stearin prices are expected to remain rangebound in the coming months, as recovering palm production will continue to limit significant upward movement.
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| Product | Category | Region | Price | Time Period |
| RBD Palm Stearin | Agriculture, Farming and Commodity | India | 989 USD/MT | June 2025 |
| RBD Palm Stearin | Agriculture, Farming and Commodity | China | 1005 USD/MT | June 2025 |
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RBD Palm stearin is the solid component of refined, bleached, deodorised palm oil obtained through controlled temperature partial crystallisation. Palm stearin is used to make polysaccharide-based coating alternatives, margarine, shortening, cocoa butter substitutes, lard substitutes, and emulsion products. Palm stearin enhances the physicochemical, functional, and sensory qualities of a wide variety of food products.
Coating substitution material, Margarine, Pig lard replacers, Cocoa butter replacers
Bunge Ltd, Cargill Incorporated, Wilmar International Ltd, Fuji Oil Holdings Inc.
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RBD Palm Stearin is obtained via dry fractionation by heating the RBD palm oil, followed by homogenisation. Upon cooling, the solid crystallised mass is obtained which is filtered to separate RBD palm olein and RBD palm stearin.
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