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  • How much palm oil is consumed in Nigeria?
  • Palm oil and palm kernel contribute about 65% to the total vegetable oils and fats consumed in Nigeria. This implies that palm oil and palm kernel oil demand and supply is 1,279,525 tonnes and 739,427 tonnes, respectively, leaving a gap of 540,098 tonnes annually.
  • Does Nigeria Export palm oil?
  • According to Vegetable and Edible Oil Producers of Nigeria (VEOPAN), palm oil production provides jobs for at least 1.8million Nigerians. Because the local production is not up to demand, Nigeria at present does not export palm oil. The local shortfall is being supplemented by imports from countries such as Malaysia and Indonesia.
  • Why is palm kernel oil so popular in Nigeria?
  • The Nigerian vegetable oil market uniquely features palm kernel oil packaged for household and commercial food frying. More than 60% of refineries in Nigeria are built on palm kernel oil as raw materials. This is because processing of palm kernel oil involves degumming, bleaching, deodorization, cooling, and packaging.
  • Why is palm oil important in Nigeria?
  • Palm oil, which is extracted from the fleshy mesocarp of the palm fruit, has been a vital resource in most Nigerians diet. The global need for palm oil is fast increasing because it serves as a source of income. After being refined, the oil is filtered to get a liquid fraction, which is being used as cooking oil.
  • How to start oil palm farming in Nigeria?
  • Here are the steps to take to start oil palm farming in Nigeria: The farmland to be used for the growing of oil palm should be acquired because oil palm is a perennial crop. Do not get a farmland on a short lease. The farmland should also have fertile soil.
  • Why do Nigerian vegetable oil refiners prefer palm kernel oil?
  • As a result of the above, Nigerian vegetable oil refiners prefer palm kernel oil as raw material. Demand for vegetable oils in Nigeria is estimated at 1,968,500 tonnes, taking into account a per capita consumption of 12.7 kg and a population of 155 million in 2009 (WDI, 2011).