United Plantations Berhad
Oil palm and coconut cultivation and sustainable palm oil processing in Malaysia and Indonesia.
About United Plantations
A leading palm oil plantation company
United Plantations was founded in 1906 and is listed on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad with a market capitalisation of MYR 12,892 million (corresponding to approximately USD 2,885 million) at the end of 2024 (excluding treasury shares).
United Plantations’ business activities focus on the cultivation of oil palm and coconuts and processing of palm oil in Malaysia and Indonesia through commitment on sustainable practices beyond the Principles & Criteria of the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO).
United Plantations possesses considerable know-how in plant breeding, agronomy and tissue culture through its R&D facilities for the development of new and improved planting materials as well as improved crop husbandry practices. Through its sound managerial and technical expertise, United Plantations is today recognised as the highest yielding, cost-competitive and innovative plantation company in Malaysia.
About United Plantations
Business activities
United Plantations' commitment to the world’s highest standards of sustainability, quality, and product traceability is embedded in its DNA and underpins its fully integrated value chain — from early-stage R&D and seed production to the final product. This unwavering dedication to excellence at every stage of the value chain distinguishes United Plantation and enables the company to produce the world’s finest palm oil with the lowest environmental footprint.
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R&D
Plant breeding, agronomy and tissue culture at UP’s own research facilities, developing new and improved planting material.
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Cultivation
46,227 hectares of planted oil palm across twelve estates in Peninsular Malaysia and two in Central Kalimantan, Indonesia, harvested year-round.
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Milling
Five palm oil mills extract as much CPO and PK as possible from the incoming fresh fruit bunches within a day of harvesting.
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Renewable energy
Five biogas plants and eight biomass boilers turn mill by-products into renewable energy, with a biomass utilisation rate of 99.7%.
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Production
Crude palm oil and palm kernel, produced to the world’s highest standards of quality, traceability and environmental care.
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Refining
Two refineries — Unitata and UniFuji — process CPO and other oils and fats into high-quality, value-added products for customers worldwide.
Planted area
United Plantations manages twelve estates in Peninsular Malaysia and two in Central Kalimantan, Indonesia. The first estate was established in 1906, and the most recent was added in 2019.
Oil palm and coconuts are grown side by side, and every hectare is certified under the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO).
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Oil palm
46,227 ha.
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Coconuts 4,627 ha.
Financial year 2025
Key figures
United Plantations achieved another record-high net profit of MYR 829.7 million in 2025 - an improvement of 15%, mainly due to increased production of CPO and PK, together with higher commodity prices.
- Plantation 95%
- Refinery & other 5%
A sustainable future
Responsible today. Stronger tomorrow.
United Plantations’ commitment to sustainability is at the core of its business. By balancing growth with environmental stewardship and social responsibility, United Plantations ensures the long-term viability of its operations and the positive impact on its surrounding communities.
