In 2022, the capacity of palm oil mills in operation in Malaysia was approximately 119.36 million tons of fresh fruit bunches. This was an increase from around 115.86 million tons in the previous year. Malaysia is the second-largest crude palm oil producer in the world. Get notified via email when this statistic is updated.
Can palm oil from Zambia cut back on crude oil imports?
The plantation boasts 2,800 hectares of palm plants, which when harvested will produce crude palm oil that is the basic ingredient in most vegetable oils on the market in Zambia. The locally produced palm oil will enable government to cut back on crude palm oil imports which currently stand at over US$70 million annually.
What is palm oil mill project?
Palm oil mill project is designed with a tank for storage crude palm oil after clarification process, before dispatch from the mill. The storage temperature of bulk palm oil is controlled around 50°C, so that to reduce the oxidation rate of oil.
What is zampalm in Mpika?
Zampalm in Mpika is Zambia¡¯s first ever palm plantation. The plantation boasts 2,800 hectares of palm plants, which when harvested will produce crude palm oil that is the basic ingredient in most vegetable oils on the market in Zambia.