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June 30th, 2025

Coconut Oil Prices Index: Trend, Chart, News, Graph, Demand, Forecast

In the first quarter of 2025, the North American coconut oil market encountered a turbulent pricing landscape shaped by shifting supply dynamics, evolving demand patterns, and broader economic influences. Prices started the year elevated, reflecting lingering effects of supply disruptions from late 2024 and strong purchasing activity from the food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetics industries. Low inventory levels, compounded by persistent shipping delays out of Southeast Asia and weather-related threats to crop yields, maintained significant upward pressure on prices and fueled cautious sentiment among buyers.

As February progressed, some stability returned to the market as logistical bottlenecks began to clear and production facilities partially resumed operations, improving overall supply availability. Increased freight capacity and a moderation in downstream demand contributed to a more balanced environment, though exchange rate volatility and inconsistent export pricing from key origins such as the Philippines and Indonesia introduced ongoing uncertainty. Importers responded by revising procurement strategies to better manage the unpredictable cost landscape.

In March, price volatility continued amid softer demand, driven by sluggish offtake from non-essential manufacturing segments and a decline in spot purchasing activity. Meanwhile, improvements in port efficiency and a drop in container shipping rates from Asia supported lower landed costs for North American buyers. Nevertheless, unpredictable weather in producing countries and the backdrop of complex geopolitical trade discussions sustained a degree of caution in procurement decisions. Overall, the North American coconut oil market in Q1 2025 was characterized by a dynamic interplay of recovering supply, wavering demand, and persistent cost pressures.

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In the Asia Pacific region, Indonesia’s coconut oil market experienced pronounced price swings throughout the first quarter, reflecting an evolving balance between supply and demand alongside shifting macroeconomic conditions. January commenced with firm price gains, mirroring trends in the Philippines as constrained inventories, robust global demand, and fluctuating raw material costs bolstered bullish sentiment. Exporters benefited from favorable exchange rates and supportive trade policies, which further underpinned price strength and margin improvements.

However, February saw the market pivot sharply into a correction phase, registering a modest decline of 0.60% as supply overtook demand and downstream purchasing slowed. High inventory levels and an unprecedented drop in the Consumer Price Index exerted downward pressure on prices, leading sectors such as oleochemicals and food processing to scale back procurement activity.

By March, market momentum shifted once more as El Niño-related production disruptions and persistent pest issues reduced coconut yields, constraining supply and triggering a price rebound. Despite a softening Manufacturing PMI and a slight rise in inflation to 1.03%, strong demand from key export markets in the US, EU, and China sustained positive price trends. The quarter ultimately closed with a net increase in prices, underscoring the Indonesian market’s acute sensitivity to weather patterns, shifts in international buying behavior, and internal economic dynamics. Moving forward, stakeholders will need to adopt flexible sourcing strategies to navigate the ongoing risks posed by climate variability and global economic uncertainty.

Across Europe, with the Netherlands serving as a central trading hub, the coconut oil market experienced significant pricing fluctuations during the first quarter of 2025. Prices surged in January as prolonged La Niña conditions severely hampered yields in major producing countries like the Philippines and Indonesia, compounding the effects of geopolitical tensions and higher shipping costs to drive import prices upward. This tight supply environment coincided with robust demand from the food, cosmetics, and biofuel sectors, amplifying pricing pressures and leading to elevated acquisition costs for European importers.

In February, however, the market experienced a pronounced correction, as easing freight rates and lower export prices from Asian suppliers helped moderate prices. Although Dutch manufacturing data showed modest signs of improvement, broader industrial activity across Europe remained tepid, limiting coconut oil consumption and creating a temporary surplus. Persistently high inflation continued to erode consumer purchasing power, further suppressing demand from key end-use industries.

March brought renewed price strength as rising global production costs, tight supplies, and higher export offers from origin countries combined with a weakening euro to lift landed costs for European buyers. At the same time, a decline in inflation to 3.7 percent helped stabilize domestic demand prospects, particularly for sustainably certified coconut oil, which saw increased interest. By the end of the quarter, prices had posted net gains, with the market supported by ongoing supply-side constraints and recovering buying activity. This dynamic environment highlighted the need for European buyers to implement strategic sourcing measures to effectively manage continued volatility and secure reliable supplies.

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