groundnut oil extraction and refining plant setup in senegal

   
groundnut oil extraction and refining plant setup in senegal
                                               
                                               
                                               
                                               
  • groundnut oil extraction and refining plant setup in senegal
  • Which countries export groundnut oil?
  • Experts said that Senegalese and Gambian GNO export prices are still below the international price. In 2009, the main exporters of groundnut oil (GNO) are Argentina 38 percent, Senegal and Brazil 14 percent each, European Union (EU) 7 percent, China 6 percent, and USA 2 percent.
  • What is groundnut oil processing in Africa?
  • Groundnut oil processing mainly involves seed preparation, oil pressing and refining. The machinery used in the groundnut oil processing in Africa comprises of the dehulling machine or decorticator, cleaning machine, cooking machine, oil expeller, oil filter press and oil refining machine.
  • Does Senegal export groundnut?
  • In 2010, Senegal exported a total value of $1.3 million of groundnut compared to $93,000 in 2009 and $376,000 in 2008, United Kingdom being the main importer (86 percent). Since 2009/10, there has been a launch of revitalization of the groundnut sector for export market penetration that could lead to increase of farmer¡¯s revenue.
  • Why are Senegal & Gambia promoting Groundnut exports?
  • Senegal and Gambia are considering to strongly encouraging development of groundnut exports to gain more revenues. In Gambia, groundnut is the principal export crop constituting 66 percent of the earnings from agricultural exports. Its production, handling, processing and marketing employ about 70 percent of the active labor force.