The oleochemical industry in Malaysia, which began in the early 1980s and now accounts for 20% of worldwide capacity, is one of the largest in the world (MIDA, 2021). Processed palm oil, palm stearin, and palm kernel oil are the primary feedstock for those oleochemicals.
Who is Kemia vegetable oils Sdn Bhd?
Kemia Vegetable Oils Sdn Bhd was incorporated in Malaysia since 2010 and has since grown into an established and dynamic organization.Kemia Vegetable Oils specializes in cooking oil production, distribution and marketing.
What oleochemicals are used in Malaysia?
Processed palm oil, palm stearin, and palm kernel oil are the primary feedstock for those oleochemicals. Due to the consistent availability of palm kernel and palm oil, Malaysia’s oleochemical industry has been expanding.
How many oil palms are planted in Malaysia?
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.