This is particularly relevant to the palm oil industry, which typically requires substantial working capital while operating with relatively limited profit margins of around 10% to 15%. Palm Oil Exporters Face Multiple LeviesThe impact on the industry’s cost structure also needs to be considered because palm oil exporters already face various fiscal and trade obligations. Despite these obligations, Indonesia’s palm oil exports continue to show relatively strong fundamentals. GAPKI data showed that palm oil exports rose 9.5% in 2025 to 32.3 million metric tons from 29.5 million tons a year earlier. Indonesia’s palm oil exports reached 7.05 million tons through February 2026, up from 5.47 million tons in the same period a year earlier.