R.E.A. Holdings
R.E.A. Holdings plc is a UK-listed (LSE: RE) vertically integrated crude palm oil producer operating three oil mills and 33,000 hectares of oil palm plantations in East Kalimantan, Indonesia, selling CPO, CPKO, and ancillary renewable energy and mining products to global refiners, traders, and PLN.
- Company typePublic
- Founded1960
- HeadquartersLondon, United Kingdom
- Headcount5,001–10,000
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What R.E.A. Holdings does
R.E.A. Holdings plc is a UK-listed (LSE: RE) public limited company, founded in 1960 and headquartered in London, that operates as a vertically integrated crude palm oil producer in the Indonesian province of East Kalimantan. Through its principal operating subsidiary PT REA Kalimantan Plantations, the group manages approximately 33,000 hectares of planted oil palm area (of which roughly 27,000 hectares are mature), supported by three oil mills commissioned in 1998, 2006 and 2012 (each at 80 tonnes/hour throughput) and two kernel crushing plants (150 tonnes/day each). In 2025, the group produced 189,215 tonnes of crude palm oil (CPO) and 17,461 tonnes of crude palm kernel oil (CPKO), processing both its own Fresh Fruit Bunches (FFB) and 231,277 tonnes purchased from smallholders and corporate suppliers.
The business monetizes primarily through commodity sales of CPO and CPKO at prices referenced to OIL WORLD (ISTA Mielke GmbH) benchmarks, executed via FOB sales at Indonesian loading points and CIF sales to international destinations, transported by a dedicated river barge and road tanker logistics network anchored on the Belayan and Mahakam rivers. Ancillary revenue streams include renewable electricity generated from two methane capture facilities (17.6 million kWh annually, 7 generators at 1MW each) sold to 26 surrounding villages via PLN, and nascent stone and silica sand mining through subsidiaries PT Aragon Tambang Pratama (ATP) and PT Millenia Coalindo Utama (MCU). Customer segments are predominantly global palm oil refiners, traders, and food/biofuel manufacturers, plus Indonesian state-owned PLN and local construction buyers for ancillary streams.
REA differentiates through a multi-layered certification stack (RSPO for 100% of mills, ISPO for 100% of mills and 93.3% of estates, ISCC, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001), 17,990 hectares of conservation reserves (approximately 26% of titled land) with 732 documented species, and 100% plantation-level traceability supporting EUDR compliance readiness. The group scored 91.5% on the 2024 SPOTT sustainability assessment (ranked 8th of 100), and operates programmes supporting 3,743 smallholders across 13,255 hectares. The board comprises one executive director and six non-executive directors; the company is financed by ordinary and preference shares on the LSE plus $27.0M nominal of 7.5% dollar notes due 2028.
R.E.A. Holdings firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- R.E.A. Holdings
- Legal name
- R.E.A. Holdings plc
- Website
- https://rea.co.uk
- Company type
- Public
- Founded year
- 1960
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 5,001–10,000 employees
- Short description
- R.E.A. Holdings plc is a UK-listed (LSE: RE) vertically integrated crude palm oil producer operating three oil mills and 33,000 hectares of oil palm plantations in East Kalimantan, Indonesia, selling CPO, CPKO, and ancillary renewable energy and mining products to global refiners, traders, and PLN.
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R.E.A. Holdings industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Palm Oil Production
- NAICS
- Soybean and Other Oilseed Processing (311224), Oilseed (except Soybean) Farming (111120)
- SIC
- Fats & Oils (2070), Agricultural Production-Crops (100)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Palm Oil Milling, Refining & Fractionation (AFAKAEAB)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Tropical Oils & Fractions (Palm, Palm Kernel, Coconut) (AFAJALAD)
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Where R.E.A. Holdings is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- London
- HQ country
- United Kingdom
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices3 records
Markets served
R.E.A. Holdings business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Operations, Personnel, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Others
Revenue model
- CPO and CPKO Sales: Production and sale of crude palm oil (CPO) and crude palm kernel oil (CPKO) from oil palm plantations in East Kalimantan. The group operates three oil mills processing its own FFB and third-party FFB. Products are sold FOB (at loading points) or CIF (to international destinations). Pricing is referenced to OIL WORLD benchmarks.
- Renewable Energy Sales: Renewable electricity generated from methane capture plants is supplied to local villages via PLN (Indonesian state electricity company), generating revenue from electricity sales.
- Stone and Sand Mining Revenue: Revenue from stone quarrying (ATP concession) and sand extraction (MCU concession) for sale to neighbouring companies for road building and premium uses such as glass making. Also includes fee revenue from third parties using IPA's loading point on the Mahakam River.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | Commodity pricing based on OIL WORLD benchmarks |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels5 records
R.E.A. Holdings product offering
Product offeringCore offering
R.E.A. Holdings cultivates oil palms across approximately 33,000 hectares of estate in East Kalimantan, Indonesia, and produces crude palm oil (CPO) and crude palm kernel oil (CPKO) at three company-owned oil mills and two kernel crushing plants. The group also generates renewable electricity from two methane capture facilities sold to the Indonesian state utility PLN, and operates ancillary stone quarrying and silica sand concessions.
Product overview
R.E.A. Holdings is a palm oil production company operating a vertically integrated agribusiness. The core offering comprises Crude Palm Oil (CPO) and Crude Palm Kernel Oil (CPKO) produced from three company-owned oil mills and two kernel crushing plants processing FFB from 33,000 hectares of company-managed plantations in East Kalimantan, Indonesia. Ancillary operations include renewable energy generation from methane capture facilities supplying power to 26 villages, stone quarrying (ATP), and silica sand extraction (MCU). The product portfolio centers on the plantation-to-mill value chain, with by-products including organic compost from empty fruit bunches.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Crude Palm Oil (CPO)
Quantifiable outcome
- 189,215 tonnes CPO and 17,461 tonnes CPKO produced in 2025
- +5 more outcomes
Companies that use R.E.A. Holdings
Customer profileNamed customers3 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
R.E.A. Holdings technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
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- No
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Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
R.E.A. Holdings partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- UNGC (United Nations Global Compact)coreBecame a participant of the United Nations Global Compact in 2025, aligning with its Ten Principles on human rights, labour, environment, and anti-corruption.
- POCG (Palm Oil Collaboration Group)coreJoined POCG in June 2024 to support efforts aimed at reducing negative impacts and enhancing positive contributions of palm oil production.
- SEARRP (South East Asian Rainforest Research Partnership)coreFive-year collaborative research agreement signed in 2023 with SEARRP, a Malaysian-based organization engaged in programmes to address environmental issues in the tropics. Provides access to world-renowned research networks focused on fragmented tropical landscapes where oil palm cultivation plays a major role. Initial collaboration commenced with participation in SEARRP SEnSOR programme to evaluate biodiversity management effectiveness.
- University of CambridgecoreCollaborative research agreement with University of Cambridge signed in 2021, complementing the SEARRP agreement. Provides access to research networks for sustainability and conservation research.
- Abler Nordic Climate Smart FundcorePilot project established in 2021 with Abler Nordic Climate Smart Fund and Plan B to provide mechanisms for smallholder farmers to access funds for intensifying oil palm yields and developing alternative revenue streams. Objective is to reduce pressure on remaining forest areas outside concession areas, improve FFB supply chain traceability, and improve local family incomes.
- Plan BcoreCollaboration with NGO Plan B to conduct participatory spatial analyses on land use within villages to improve land governance and reduce deforestation risk. Also provides microfinancing support for smallholder replanting and sustainable development activities.
- SatelligencecoreSatelligence provides satellite monitoring technology using Radar Alerts for Detecting Deforestation (RADD) to reinforce sustainability and deforestation-free commitments. Generates biweekly updates on forest cover and land clearing activities within and around estates.
- Orangutan FoundationminorCollaboration with Orangutan Foundation for conservation programmes and remediation plans related to compensation liabilities for historic land clearing issues.
- University of MulawarmanminorCollaboration with Faculty of Science and Faculty of Forestry at Mulawarman University (Samarinda) for undergraduate and graduate research projects, building local capacity in field biology and conservation.
- BRIN (Badan Riset dan Inovasi Nasional)minorJoint proposal submitted with researchers from University of Mulawarman and BRIN (Indonesian National Research and Innovation agency) to investigate potential for converting organic mill by-products into biofertilisers to replace imported inorganic fertilisers.
- GAPKIcoreLong-standing member of GAPKI (Gabungan Pengusaha Kelapa Sawit Indonesia / Indonesian Palm Oil Association)
- RSPO (Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil)coreMember of RSPO since 2007. RSPO is a multi-stakeholder organisation that has developed a standard to promote the sustainable production of palm oil.
Scale indicators9 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights6 records
R.E.A. Holdings competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Musim Mas: Major Indonesian palm oil company with vertically integrated operations from plantations through refining and biodiesel. Highly comparable CPO product profile and Indonesian operating base, but at substantially larger scale.
- Wilmar International: Asia's largest agribusiness with the world's largest palm oil refining capacity and major plantation operations. Overlaps with REA in CPO sourcing and refining customer relationships, though at vastly greater scale and scope.
- Sime Darby Plantation: One of the world's largest palm oil producers with vertically integrated operations across plantations, milling, and refining. Comparable to REA in CPO/CPKO product mix but vastly larger scale and broader downstream integration.
- IOI Corporation: Malaysian integrated palm oil producer with significant plantation acreage, milling capacity, and downstream refining. Highly comparable to REA as a sustainability-certified CPO/CPKO exporter serving European markets.
- Golden Agri-Resources: One of the largest palm oil companies globally with vertically integrated operations from plantations to consumer brands. Comparable to REA in CPO product mix, though at vastly greater scale and downstream reach.
Direct peers
- Dharma Satya Nusantara: Indonesian palm oil producer with plantations primarily in Kalimantan, operating mills and CPO/CPKO processing. Closely comparable to REA in geographic concentration, scale, and product mix.
- Astra Agro Lestari: Indonesian palm oil producer with extensive plantation holdings across multiple provinces. Similar vertically integrated structure with mills, kernel crushing, and CPO/CPKO exports; comparable scale and ESG positioning.
- First Resources: Indonesia-focused palm oil producer with similar mid-tier scale, RSPO certification, and CPO/CPKO product offering. Operates own mills and plantations in Sumatra/Kalimantan, directly comparable to REA's business model.
- Sampoerna Agro: Indonesian palm oil and sago starch producer with mid-tier plantation scale in Sumatra and Kalimantan. Directly comparable to REA in CPO production profile and Indonesian operating footprint.
- FGV Holdings: Malaysian palm oil producer with significant plantations, mills, and downstream refining. Similar CPO/CPKO-focused operations and RSPO certification emphasis, though with larger acreage.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
R.E.A. Holdings social profiles
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Trust signalCompliance5 records
R.E.A. Holdings financial estimates
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R.E.A. Holdings leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
R.E.A. Holdings subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries10 records
R.E.A. Holdings funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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R.E.A. Holdings M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about R.E.A. Holdings
What does R.E.A. Holdings do?
R.E.A. Holdings cultivates oil palms across approximately 33,000 hectares of estate in East Kalimantan, Indonesia, and produces crude palm oil (CPO) and crude palm kernel oil (CPKO) at three company-owned oil mills and two kernel crushing plants. The group also generates renewable electricity from two methane capture facilities sold to the Indonesian state utility PLN, and operates ancillary stone quarrying and silica sand concessions.
Is R.E.A. Holdings a public or private company?
R.E.A. Holdings is a public company. It is classified as public and is currently operating.
When was R.E.A. Holdings founded?
R.E.A. Holdings was founded in 1960. It employs 5,001 to 10,000 people.
Where is R.E.A. Holdings based?
R.E.A. Holdings is headquartered in London, United Kingdom, in the Europe region.
How does R.E.A. Holdings make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. CPO and CPKO Sales are the primary driver. The others are renewable Energy Sales and stone and Sand Mining Revenue.
Who are R.E.A. Holdings's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Musim Mas, Wilmar International, Sime Darby Plantation, IOI Corporation and Golden Agri-Resources. Direct peers are Dharma Satya Nusantara, Astra Agro Lestari, First Resources, Sampoerna Agro and FGV Holdings.
Does R.E.A. Holdings have an API?
No public API is recorded for R.E.A. Holdings.
What industry is R.E.A. Holdings in?
R.E.A. Holdings's product category is Palm Oil Production. Its primary akta.pro industry code is AFAKAEAB, Palm Oil Milling, Refining & Fractionation, with a secondary code of AFAJALAD, Tropical Oils & Fractions (Palm, Palm Kernel, Coconut). Its NAICS code is 311224 and its SIC code is 2070.