Malaysian palm oil/Vegoils: Market factors to watch Wednesday Dec 19

Indonesia, the world's top exporter of palm oil, will not collect levies from palm exporters when prices are below a threshold of $570 per tonne, but will charge $10-$25 once prices are in a range of $570-$619 per tonne. The range will rise to $20-$50 when prices hit above $619 per tonne.

KUALA LUMPUR: The following factors are likely to influence Malaysian palm oil futures and other vegetable oil markets on Wednesday Dec 19.

FUNDAMENTALS

* Malaysian palm oil futures rose more than 1 percent on Tuesday and hit its highest level in six weeks, tracking gains in U.S. soyoil in Chicago and supported by prospects for an easing of production.