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  • What is Indonesia's oil palm plantation & processing industry?
  • Indonesia's oil palm plantation and processing industry is a key industry to the country's economy: the export of palm oil is an important foreign exchange earner while the industry provides employment opportunities to millions of Indonesians.
  • How much palm oil does Indonesia produce?
  • In 2016, Indonesia produced over 34.6 million metric tons (34,100,000 long tons; 38,100,000 short tons) of palm oil, and exported 25.1 million metric tons (24,700,000 long tons; 27,700,000 short tons) of it. Oil palm plantations stretch across at least 12 million hectares (30 million acres).
  • How does Indonesia support the palm oil industry?
  • The Indonesian government is also supportive of the palm oil industry, and has implemented a number of policies to promote its growth and development. These include tax breaks for palm oil companies, subsidies for fertilizers and pesticides, and investment in infrastructure. Also read: 7 Reasons and Advantages for Starting a Business in Indonesia
  • Who is the largest palm oil company in Indonesia?
  • In the realm of largest palm oil companies in Indonesia, Wilmar International commands attention. The company is involved in various aspects of the agricultural supply chain, including oil palm cultivation, processing, refining, and distribution of a wide range of products.
  • Where are Indonesia's oil palm plantations located?
  • Almost 70 percent of Indonesia's oil palm plantations are located on Sumatra where the industry was started during the Dutch colonial days. The remainder - around 30 percent - is largely found on the island of Kalimantan. 1. Sumatra 2. Kalimantan
  • What are the business models for palm oil production in Indonesia?
  • The three main business models for palm oil production in Indonesia are private large scale plantations, nucleus estate smallholders, and independent smallholders. The breakdown of palm oil area and production by type of palm oil plantation is shown in Table 1. [ 12 ]