R.E.A. Holdings Plc Reports Stable Operations Amid Challenges in 2025

R.E.A. Holdings Plc has released its trading update for the year ending December 31, 2025. The main focus of REA is oil palm cultivation in East Kalimantan, Indonesia, where it processes and sells Crude Palm Oil (CPO) and Crude Palm Kernel Oil (CPKO). A 4.8% decrease in harvested fresh fruit bunches (FFB) was seen due to a replanting programme and the sale of a subsidiary. High rainfall disrupted crop timings, but extraction rates stayed stable, keeping oil losses below industry norms.

CPO prices remained robust, helping counter lower production impacts, with CIF Rotterdam pricing ranging from $1,060 to $1,365 per tonne. Sustainability efforts paid off with REA's improved SPOTT assessment score of 97.1%. The group complied with Indonesian regulations following government inspections, avoiding significant penalties. Looking forward, the company focuses on its replanting programme and foresees steady production and firm market prices for CPO and CPKO.