The total planted area for oil palm in Malaysia increased by 0.7% to 5.85 million hectares in 2018. Sarawak remained as the largest oil palm planted state for the second year with 1.57 million hectares or 26.9% of the total oil palm planted area in Malaysia.
Is Malaysia the second largest palm oil producer in the world?
Malaysia is the second largest palm oil producer in the world. This review article highlights the performance of the industry in 2023 and the recent R&D progress throughout the entire supply chain. This is aimed at providing future directions for a resilient and sustainable oil palm industry.
Why is palm oil important in Malaysia?
Palm oil production is vital for the economy of Malaysia, which is the world’s second- largest producer of the commodity after Indonesia. The Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) is a government agency responsible for the promotion and development of the palm oil sector in the country.
What happened to oil palms in Malaysia in 2021?
The total planted area for oil palm in Malaysia decreased by 2.18% to 5 737 million hectares in 2021. Sarawak remained as the largest oil palm planted state with 1.6 million hectares or 28% of the total oil palm planted area in Malaysia. The production of crude palm oil (CPO) recorded a decline by 5.35% to 18.12 million tonnes.