Indonesia's Jan palm oil exports slide 23.8%, says GAPKI

A worker arranges palm oil fruits at a collection centre in Kutamakmur, Aceh. - AFP

JAKARTA, March 12 (Reuters): Indonesia's palm oil exports, including refined products such as oleochemical, were 2.18 million tonnes in January, down 23.8% from the same month last year, the Indonesian Palm Oil Association (GAPKI) said on Friday.

The January shipment - made before the world's top palm oil producer capped exports - fell due to lower production, GAPKI said in a statement, with a drop in monthly purchase by China and Pakistan.