Moreover, its help in the prevention of diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and weight loss cannot be neglected [9,10]. Soybean was first introduced to Pakistan in 1969 and is grown during the spring and autumn seasons for the production of oil [11, 12].
How much soybean oil is produced in Pakistan?
It is estimated that 2% of soybean production is consumed by humans directly as food, which amounts to an approximately 3 MMT. In Pakistan Soybean oil production increased up to 260 (Tons) in year 2017 as compared to 240 (Tons) in 2016. 2
Can we tap the local demand of soybean in Pakistan?
There is huge potential to tap the local demand of soybean by commercializing soybean crop in Pakistan. Moreover, the crop has been neglected for one reason or the other resulting in decline of its area under cultivation.
Is soybean a profitable crop in Pakistan?
Soybean is a profitable crop with growing demand from poultry feed and solvent industry. In Pakistan, the demand for soybean oil and meal has increased many folds as a raw material for industry in the country.