Institute of Policy Studies of Sri LankaSri Lanka's Palm Oil Industry: Balancing Economic
The palm oil industry in Sri Lanka has been an import substitution policy initiative aimed at reducing palm oil imports and boosting the economy. The 2021 ban on oil palm cultivation in Sri Lanka was primarily driven by
The annual production of palm oil in this country is 27,000 metric tons. previous post. Cleantech showcases environmental commitment. Oil
Daily MirrorPalm oil industry optimistic on cultivation ban reversal
Sri Lanka's palm oil industry sounded optimistic on the possibility of having the ban on oil palm cultivation reversed as one of the key focuses of the new government is agriculture and
Globally, smallholders are emerging as leading producers of oil palm. However, Sri Lanka's palm oil sector currently lacks substantial smallholder participation. The country has over
Daily MirrorNeed To Lift Ban On Oil Palm Cultivations Daily Mirror Sri
The production of crude palm oil was of the order of 29,931 metric tons and the production of coconut oil was 43,038 metric tons. Following Malaysia, Indonesia and India, Sri
Sri Lanka's recent decision to either temporarily ban or restrict palm oil cultivation has attracted significant attention both domestically and internationally. As a result, the Asian Palm Oil Association (APOA), a
Lanka Business OnlineOil palm industry, SLAAS and NSF are advocating
Currently 40 percent of the total global palm oil production comes from the small holders. In light of the current economic crisis faced by Sri Lanka and the immense opportunities presented by the oil palm industry, SLAAS
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Palm oil production in Malaysia Wikipedia
A mature oil palm plantation in Malaysia (2007) New oil palm plantation in East Malaysia (2010) Palm oil production is vital for the economy of Malaysia, which is the world's second-largest producer of
had resulted in higher palm oil stock. Exports of palm oil stood at 15.13 million tonnes in 2025 compared to 15.71 million tonnes in 2022. India maintained its position as the largest Malaysian
Sri Lanka Closes its Doors on Palm Oil Tridge
On the 4th of April 2021, Sri Lanka placed a ban on palm oil imports and new palm plantations. The government instructed producers to uproot existing palm plantations in phases. Recent years
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A couple of days back, Sri Lanka's President Gotabaya Rajapaksa ordered all palm producers to remove the trees in a phased manner and replace them with rubber trees. Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka should aim to move away from being a palm oil importing country and become an exporter, said High Commissioner of Malaysia to Sri Lanka and the Maldives, Badli
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In addition to such scientific data on water use of plantation crops, we could also analyse the real-life scenario in the vicinity of oil palm plantations. Malaysia with over 100 years and Sri Lanka with
Malaysia's Palm Oil Stock Decline In January, Malaysia's palm oil stock levels took a significant hit, falling 7.55% from December to 1.58 million m Therefore, a drop in the stock
- Why did Sri Lanka ban palm oil?
- In early April, Sri Lanka’s President Gotabaya Rajapaksa ordered all palm producers to remove the trees in a phased manner and replace them with rubber trees. Sri Lanka also banned palm oil import, affecting around 200,000 metric tons of palm oil mainly supplied by Malaysia.
- Is Sri Lanka's ban a discrimination against Malaysia's palm oil?
- The volume affected by the Sri Lankan ban is insignificant, considering Malaysia produces and trades in around 20 million tons of palm oil per year. Malaysia’s Minister of Plantation Industries and Commodities Datuk Dr Mohd Khairuddin Aman Razali said that Sri Lanka’s decision “is a discrimination against the country’s product.
- What is the palm oil industry in Sri Lanka?
- The palm oil industry in Sri Lanka has been an import substitution policy initiative aimed at reducing palm oil imports and boosting the economy.
- Is deforestation relevant in oil palm cultivation in Sri Lanka?
- These issues directly affect the surrounding communities and ecosystems. In Sri Lanka, RPCs were allowed to cultivate oil palms in marginal rubber lands. Therefore, deforestation is not relevant unless rubber is considered a forest tree. Environmental issues are common to any agricultural land use and are observed in oil palm cultivation.
- Is Malaysia's palm oil ban inconsistent with WTO agreements?
- The Malaysian petition pleaded that the palm oil ban is inconsistent with the WTO’s Agreement on Technical Barriers to Trade, the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994, and the Agreement on Subsidies and Countervailing Measures.
- How can Sri Lanka bridge the oil & coconut industry gap?
- Given the limited land availability for expanding commercial cultivations in Sri Lanka for coconut and oil palm, productivity improvements would support partially bridging the gap. This can be facilitated by lowering the import tariff on edible oils, easing the burden on consumers.
