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  • What is the palm oil industry in Indonesia?
  • The Indonesian palm oil industry is a major contributor to the country’s economy, generating billions of dollars in export revenue and employing millions of people. In this series of major industries in Indonesia, we’ll explore the outlook, opportunities, regulations, and how to start a palm oil business in Indonesia.
  • What is Indonesian sustainable palm oil (ISPO)?
  • In 2011 Indonesia established its own Indonesian Sustainable Palm Oil (ISPO) which aims to enhance the global competitiveness of Indonesian palm oil and brings it under stricter environmental legislation. All Indonesian palm oil producers are now compelled to receive ISPO certification.
  • How do Indonesian oil palm companies carry out efficiency?
  • Many oil palm companies carry out efficiency by reducing production capacity and applying economization in various sectors. Lots of Indonesian oil palm companies which have successfully faced this heavy pressure, particularly large sized companies which have already controlled strongly local and international markets.
  • When did Indonesia become the world's largest palm oil producer?
  • This trend began in the 1980s when Indonesia declared its intention to become the world's largest palm oil producer (Van Gelder, 2004) and has continued to current times with goals to double production (Lian and Ghazoul, 2010).
  • Why did Indonesian oil palm companies sell their plantation areas?
  • However, based on the investigation output and data compilation of CDMI, it is also found facts that there are many Indonesian oil palm companies which are not able to maintain their business so they sold their plantation areas and oil palm plants with improper price.
  • Will Indonesian oil palm industry prosper in 2017 & 2018?
  • Although in 2016 Indonesian oil palm industry has yet to be stable, many observers believe that in 2017 and 2018 oil palm industry will get its prosperity. That is why new investors keeps on appearing, either local or foreign investors.