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  • soybean oil production line sunflower oil extraction in uganda
  • How has the oil sector grown in Uganda?
  • The oilseed sector has also grown alongside the vegetable oil sector through development of the value chain. Production of oilseeds has grown on average by 17% annually from 2011 to 2014. Oilseeds produced in Uganda include sunflower, cottonseed, groundnuts, soybean and sesame seed.
  • Does Uganda have a demand for vegetable oil?
  • Uganda¡¯s demand for vegetable oil is high and has shown continued growth over the years. However, this demand cannot be met by domestic production despite significant growth in Uganda¡¯s vegetable oil production which presents opportunities for agri-businesses in the sector.
  • Why do we need palm oil seeds from Kalangala?
  • Palm oil seeds from Kalangala supply about of OPULs needs. This highlights the need to boost production of oil from other oil seeds, in order to boost exports and to encourage the use of alternative vegetable oils in production processes. Oil seeds such as sunflower and soybean are good ventures.
  • How can Uganda reduce its dependence on vegetable oil imports?
  • As local production of palm oil and other vegetable oils grows, the aim of reducing Uganda¡¯s dependence on vegetable oil imports could be achieved. Additionally, it would increase exports of vegetable oils to other countries which would diversify exports.
  • What is Uganda's supply of vegetable oil made up of?
  • Majority of Uganda's supply of vegetable oil is made up of imports. Public Private Partnerships have played a role in boosting production across the oilseeds value chain. There is need for further investment in to oilseeds. The agricultural sector contributes about 26% to GDP.
  • Who pays for the oil palm project in Uganda?
  • This cost is split between IFAD, Government of Uganda (GOU), Farmers contributions, Kalangala Oil Palm Growers Trust (KOPGT), Oil Palm Uganda Limited (OPUL) and SNV. The bulk of the funding has gone towards the oil palm project, aimed at planting 40,000 hectares of oil palm. A relatively smaller proportion has gone towards other oilseeds.