12/06/2026
Malaysia, a leading palm oil exporter, is well placed to supply edible oils to countries facing rising food prices and fertiliser disruptions due to the Strait of Hormuz closure.
Julian McGill, the managing director of UK-based economic advisory firm Glenauk Economics, attributed this to palm oil production being less affected by fertiliser supply disruptions due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
He said that oil palm, Malaysia’s most important crop, accounts for around 75% of the country’s planted area and has several characteristics that put the sector in a safe position.
