The processing of vegetable oil in commercial applications is commonly done by chemical extraction, using solvent extracts, which produces higher yields and is quicker and less expensive. The most common solvent is petroleum-derived hexane. This technique is used for most of the "newer" industrial oils such as soybean and corn oils.
What is the main oil crop grown in Pakistan?
Cottonseed is the principal oilseed crop grown in Pakistan, accounting for more than 84 percent of domestic oilseed production. Cotton is a key cash crop and an important input for Pakistan¡¯s textile
What are Pakistan¡¯s imports of edible oil?
The 2018/19 imports are based on official data. Refined palm oil accounts for about 97 percent of Pakistan¡¯s total edible oil imports. Soybean oil imports are projected at 100,000 MT in MY
What are the major food and feed imports into Pakistan?
Edible oil and oilseeds are among the largest food and feed imports into Pakistan. Edible oil imports during 2020/21 are anticipated at a record 3.55 million metric tons (MMT), up five percent over the previous year. Palm oil continues to be the major imported oil with imports during MY 2020/21