turnkey project of sunflower oil production line in south africa

   
turnkey project of sunflower oil production line in south africa
                                               
                                               
                                               
                                               
  • turnkey project of sunflower oil production line in south africa
  • How has the South African sunflower industry changed over the past two years?
  • Over the past two decades, the South African sunflower industry has been characterised by volatile production levels with virtually no real growth while domestic demand for oilcake and vegetable oil has increased by approximately 40%. The imports of seed, oil and cake have gradually been increasing to meet the rising domestic demand levels.
  • What percentage of South Africa's sunflower crop is absorbed by processing industry?
  • A large percentage of the South African sunflower crop is absorbed by the processing industry for conversion to mainly cooking oil. Globally, sunflower production makes up around 8% of the total global vegetable oil production (Konyali 2017). In South Africa, sunflower is cultivated throughout the country.
  • Is sunflower oil a food product in South Africa?
  • South Africa has classified sunflower oil as a basic food product, mainly used for home consumption. A large percentage of the South African sunflower crop is absorbed by the processing industry for conversion to mainly cooking oil. Globally, sunflower production makes up around 8% of the total global vegetable oil production (Konyali 2017).
  • How much sunflower seed oil is produced in South Africa?
  • Over the past three years South Africa produced around 300 000 tons of sunflower seed oil (SAGIS, 2011). According to a report on the Manufacturing of Oil and Animal Fat in South Africa by Who Owns Whom (Pty) Ltd the current processing capacity for sunflower seed is 1 442 000 ¨C 1 522 000 ton.