In February 2021, Phibella Industrial Complex, Ethiopia¡¯s largest edible oil facility, begun production of refined palm oil. This giant edible oil plant now has capacity to produce 1,500 MT of cooking oil per day and at full production should cover 60 percent of Ethiopia¡¯s demand for cooking oil.
Where is sesame seed grown in Ethiopia?
Sesame seed is one of the most widely produced oilseed crop, representing 30 percent of Ethiopia¡¯s oilseed production. Production is mainly concentrated in the northern and northwestern Ethiopia, bordering Sudan and Eritrea.
Is Ethiopia a major exporter of sesame seed?
Ethiopia is one of the key players in the global market for sesame seed and remains a major exporter. However, annual export volume has been falling at cumulative average growth rate (CAGR) of 8.1 percent over the past decade.
What seeds are used for cooking oil in Ethiopia?
Niger seed, cottonseed, soybeans, and sunflower seeds are used mainly to locally produce cooking oils. The remainder is made up of rapeseed, linseed, and groundnuts. In February 2021, Phibella Industrial Complex, Ethiopia¡¯s largest edible oil facility, begun production of refined palm oil.