Malaysia expands partnership with China to strengthen palm oil market.

Malaysia intensified its rapprochement with the Chinese palm oil industry during a strategic agenda held this week in Shanghai. The official mission, led by the Minister of Plantations and Commodities, Datuk Seri Dr. Noraini AhmadIt lasted four days and brought together representatives from the government and major companies in the food and oleochemical sectors.

Coordinated by Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC)The program included the forum. China MPOF 2026 and meetings with groups such as COFCO Corporation, Yihai Kerry Arawana Food Group, from Wilmar China, and Taiko Palm Oil.

According to Noraini, China remains one of the main global markets for oils and fats, in addition to playing a strategic role in the sector's industrial chain.

The meetings discussed opportunities in higher value-added processing, the development of specialty fats, food innovation, and strengthening sustainable supply chains.

Also discussed were the expansion of the use of palm-based oleochemicals in sectors such as cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and processed foods, as well as requirements related to the traceability and sustainability of Malaysian exports.

This text was translated by machine from Brazilian Portuguese.