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Global Impact of Indonesia's Palm Oil Export Ban and Its Ripple Effects on Food Prices and Supply Chains
Introduction: A Longstanding Food Supply Challenge
The world’s appetite for edible oils—such as palm, soybean, sunflower, and rapeseed oils—has historically driven complex supply chains across continents. The recent imposition of Indonesia's export ban on palm oil in April marks a significant episode in this ongoing narrative, triggered by rising domestic prices and a need to stabilize local markets. This move exemplifies how geopolitical, environmental, and economic factors intertwine, directly impacting global food prices and supply security.