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  • What is the potential of Ethiopia's edible oil sector?
  • Despite Ethiopia being a major producer and exporter of oilseeds, it imports more than three-fourths of its domestic edible oil consumption. The sector has potential due to the increase in demand. Small scale millers currently supply more than 60% of the domestically produced edible oil. One of the main inputs here is noug.
  • What are the challenges of domestic edible oil millers in Ethiopia?
  • While the potential for and government commit- ment to self-sufficiency are there, domestic edible oil millers face a myriad of challenges related to input and technology. According to the Ethiopian quality standard, all edible oil must be refined, although a number of specif- ic oilseeds can be semi-refined (see Appendix 1).
  • Will Ethiopia achieve self-sufficiency in edible oil by 2015?
  • The Ethiopian government is aiming to achieve self-sufficiency in edible oil by 2015. The recently released five-year Growth and Transformation Plan (GTP) underscores the importance of the agro-processing indus- try, which includes the edible oil sector (MoFED, 2010).
  • What are the business models for the Ethiopian edible oil industry?
  • The Ethiopian edible oil industry is characterised by a lack of reliable, consistent micro data. However, we have developed three business models: the step out, the step in and the step up model. We recom- mend supporting the development of both the step in and the step up model.
  • Is Ethiopian edible oil refined or semi-refined?
  • According to the Ethiopian quality standard, all edible oil must be refined, although a number of specif- ic oilseeds can be semi-refined (see Appendix 1). Despite this requirement, many millers are selling crude oil particularly to the low income class.
  • Why invest in the oilseed sector of Ethiopia?
  • The oilseed sector contributes significantly to overall growth and development of the country. Oilseeds are the second major export product. Despite Ethiopia being a major producer and exporter of oilseeds, it imports more than three-fourths of its domestic edible oil consumption. The sector has potential due to the increase in demand.