• edible oil extracting machine in Ethiopia
  • edible oil extracting machine in Ethiopia
  • edible oil extracting machine in Ethiopia
  • edible oil extracting machine in Ethiopia
  • Which oilseeds are used in Ethiopia?
  • In Ethiopia, nine oilseeds are important for edible oil consumption. These include noug, gomenzer, linseed, soybean, sunflower, castor, sesame, ground nut, and cotton. Over the last 60 years, 156 varieties with their production practices have been registered.
  • How much oil does Ethiopia eat a year?
  • In Ethiopia, the per capita consumption of edible oil was 1.04 kg/year for rural and 8.04 kg/year for urban consumers during 1973. During the same period, Ethiopia imported 1000 tons of edible oil, with an average area under oilseeds of 924,633 ha.
  • What is the monthly edible oil import of Ethiopia?
  • Every month, Ethiopia spends 48 million dollars importing edible oil, with palm oil making up nearly 88% of this import. This means that the domestic source covers only 12% of the monthly demand.
  • How to cover the demand of edible oil from local production?
  • A sustained increase in production through an increase in productivity and area should be attained to cover the demand of edible oil from local production. Substituting the import with local production should be one of the economic priorities of Ethiopia.
  • How is edible oil processed?
  • Edible oil is processed by pressing or extracting it from seeds. This can be done mechanically or using organic chemicals. The process begins by cleaning the seeds and conditioning them if necessary, followed by dehulling. The oil is then mechanically pressed to expel it from seeds containing ≥30% oil.
  • Is there an edible oil shortage in eastern Africa?
  • In the 1970s, FAO forecasted that there would be an edible oil shortage in Eastern Africa. To address this, they set up experimental plots and pilot production of oil palm at Gelesha, which is now in Mizing Zone of the Gambella Region.