As it is depicted in the table below, the edible oil volume of production in Ethiopia shows erratic nature from the year 2007 to 2012 expect in the year 2011 which shows significant increase. However, it shows a general tendency of growth induced by high local demand.
Can Ethiopia achieve self-sufficiency in edible oil by 2015?
The Ethiopian government is aiming to achieve self-sufficiency in edible oil by 2015. The aim of this research was to develop sustainable business models for millers, increase their competitiveness, and enhance food safety and security in Ethiopia within the changing policy context.
What are the challenges facing the edible oil processing plant in Ethiopia?
The major challenges of the edible oil processing plant in Ethiopia today is the ever increasing cost of raw materials (oils seeds) and the stagnant selling price of the final products.
How many oil refineries are there in Ethiopia?
Currently there are about 40 refining and semi refineries known to operate in a medium and large scale oil mill firms in the country. As it is depicted in the table below, the edible oil volume of production in Ethiopia shows erratic nature from the year 2007 to 2012 expect in the year 2011 which shows significant increase.