Import-Parity / Landed-Cost Calculator
Build the fully landed cost of imported palm oil per tonne — FOB, freight, insurance, duty and clearing — and compare it against domestic supply. Prefilled with our live CPO reference, with a local-currency view.
Cost build-up (per tonne)
Landed cost
A planning estimate. Real import parity depends on the exact tariff line, reference/tariff value (some countries assess duty on a notified value, not invoice CIF), cess and local taxes (e.g. India's AIDC/SWS, GST), demurrage and finance. Confirm duty with a customs broker. Not trading or tax advice.
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The chain from an export offer to your tank runs:
- FOB — the price loaded on the vessel at origin (Indonesia or Malaysia).
- + Freight — ocean freight per tonne to your discharge port.
- + Insurance — marine cover, a small percentage of FOB + freight. This gives the CIF value.
- + Import duty — a percentage of CIF (or of a notified tariff value in markets like India).
- + Clearing — port, handling, finance and local levies — to reach the landed cost.
India is the world's largest palm oil importer, so landed cost there — and the duty differential between crude and refined palm oil — drives a large share of global demand. Use the local-currency option to see the number in rupees.
Frequently asked questions
What is import parity for palm oil?
Import parity is the total cost of landing imported palm oil at your port — FOB price plus freight, insurance, import duty and clearing charges — expressed per tonne. It's the benchmark a buyer compares against domestic supply to decide whether importing makes sense.
How do I calculate the CIF value?
CIF (cost, insurance, freight) is the FOB price plus ocean freight plus marine insurance. Import duty is usually charged as a percentage of this CIF value, so it's the base for the landed-cost build-up.
Does this include India's cess and GST?
Not automatically. India levies duty on a notified tariff value and adds AIDC, Social Welfare Surcharge and GST on top. Enter your effective duty percentage and add cess/other levies in the 'other charges' field, then confirm with a customs broker.
How do I show the landed cost in rupees?
Choose 'Custom rate' and enter the USD→INR exchange rate. The calculator converts the per-tonne and per-kilogram landed cost into your local currency.