What is the main feedstock for biodiesel production in Indonesia?
The main feedstock for biodiesel production in Indonesia is crude palm oil (CPO), which is also increasingly used for domestic food production and industrial applications. In addition, CPO exports are very important for the country’s economy.
How much vegetable oil will Indonesia export in 2024?
In 2024, it is estimated that Indonesia will be supplying 37% of all vegetable oil exports in the world [Citation 34]. We use the OCED-FAO demand projections for 2024 and Indonesia’s share of export to calculate future exports of CPO from Indonesia.
Which vegetable oil is used for food in Indonesia?
Palm oil is the most important vegetable oil used for food in Indonesia; it is used twice as much as soybean and 4 times more than peanut oil [Citation 14]. The domestic use of palm oil for food has increased by 20% since 2011, and reached 5.5 Mtonne in 2014 [Citation 14, Citation 33].
Can Indonesia meet its domestic demand for palm oil?
In fact, Indonesia can meet its domestic demand for CPO until 2025 using the equivalent of 63% of the oil palm planted area in 2014, while keeping the same average yield. However, this would curtail exports and the option to profit from the development of global palm oil markets.