Most of South Africa’s palm oil is imported from Indonesia, the largest producer of palm oil. We also import from Malaysia, the second-largest palm oil producer in the world. What is PalmTrace? The PalmTrace app is the RSPO’s traceability system for certified oil palm products.
Which West African countries produce palm oil?
Cameroon: Cameroon is another West African country that has been producing palm oil for decades. It is the 12th-largest producer in the world, with an output of 465,000 metric tons. Ghana: Ghana’s palm oil industry is still relatively small, with a production of 300,000 metric tons.
Why is African palm oil important?
An essential good with major economic significance is African palm oil. The African palm oil sector may prosper and improve the lives of people and the environment at the same time by adopting sustainable methods and tackling these issues.
How can the African palm oil sector improve the lives of people?
The African palm oil sector may prosper and improve the lives of people and the environment at the same time by adopting sustainable methods and tackling these issues. Palm oil is a versatile and widely-used ingredient in many products we use daily, due to its high melting point and relatively low cost.
What happened to South Africa’s palm oil exports in 2023 & 2024?
Between April 2023 and April 2024 the exports of South Africa ‘s Palm Oil have decreased by ZAR-2.47M (-7.02%) from ZAR35.1M to ZAR32.7M, while imports decreased by ZAR-339M (-35.4%) from ZAR958M to ZAR619M.
What is the palm oil industry like in Ghana?
Ghana: Ghana’s palm oil industry is still relatively small, with a production of 300,000 metric tons. However, the government has identified it as a priority sector for development, and investments are being made to expand the industry.