Fresh Fruit Bunch (FFB) Price Calculator
Estimate what a tonne of oil palm fruit bunches is worth based on crude palm oil (CPO) and palm kernel (PK) prices, oil-extraction rate (OER), kernel yield and milling costs.
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Indicative FFB price
≈ 0.00 RM/kg of fresh fruit bunches
An oil-content valuation, not a state-gazetted price formula. Actual FFB prices set by MPOB / state committees include factors and cost adjustments that vary by region — treat this as a guide, not a settlement figure. Not investment or trading advice.
Understanding the FFB Price Formula
1. Oil Extraction Rate (OER)
The percentage of crude palm oil recovered per tonne of fresh fruit. A typical mill achieves 19%–21% OER. Higher OER directly increases the bunch value.
2. Kernel Extraction Rate (KER)
The percentage of palm kernel recovered, usually 4.5%–6%. Kernels are crushed for high-value Palm Kernel Oil (PKO) and meal, adding significant value.
3. Milling & Transport Costs
Processing costs, transport, and mill margins are deducted per tonne of FFB to arrive at the net price payable to the grower at the mill gate.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is the FFB price calculated from the CPO price?
The core of every FFB pricing formula is oil content: multiply the CPO price by the oil-extraction rate (OER), add the kernel price times the kernel-extraction rate (KER), then apply the grower's share and subtract milling and transport costs. This calculator lets you set each of those so you can match your local formula.
What is a typical oil-extraction rate (OER)?
Malaysian and Indonesian mills typically run an OER around 19–21%, meaning a tonne of fresh fruit bunches yields about 190–210 kg of crude palm oil. Kernel-extraction rate (KER) is usually around 4.5–6%.
Is this the official MPOB FFB price?
No. MPOB and state pricing committees publish official FFB reference prices using gazetted formulas with regional cost factors. This tool gives a transparent oil-content estimate for planning — always reconcile against the official figure for settlement.
Why does the palm kernel price matter?
Fresh fruit bunches produce both crude palm oil (from the flesh) and palm kernels (from the seed). Ignoring the kernel value understates the bunch's worth, especially when kernel and palm-kernel-oil prices are strong.