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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.
  • How many palm oil plantations are there in Indonesia?
  • As of 2011, there were 7.8 million hectares (19 million acres) of palm oil plantations, with 6.1 million hectares (15 million acres) of these being productive plantations under harvest, thus making Indonesia the global leader in crude palm oil (CPO) production.
  • Will Indonesia need to import palm oil?
  • Until now, oil palm plantations are expanding to the eastern part of Indonesia, and require approximately 12 million hectares of energy plantations to meet 50 million tons of Crude Palm Oil (CPO). With a high production volume, Indonesia will likely not need to import palm oil within the next 15 years.
  • Which country produces the most palm oil in the world?
  • Indonesia is the world’s largest producer and exporter of palm oil, accounting for over 50% of global supply. 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.
  • How many palm oil plantations in Indonesia are ISPO certified?
  • The Directorate General of Plantations at the Ministry of Agriculture (Kementan) reported that only 5.68 million hectares (ha) of palm oil plantations have been ISPO certified, representing 37% of the total 16.381 million ha of palm oil plantations in Indonesia.
  • Will Indonesia's palm oil supply match the rise in demand?
  • Kadin predicts that, given the current conditions, the growth in Indonesian palm oil supply has yet to match the rise in demand. They estimate that the national palm oil supply will only reach 66.2 million tons by 2035 and 89.9 million tons by 2050, which is lower than the demand levels.