• coconut/soyabean/rapeseed/sunflower/peanut oil press in Sri Lanka
  • coconut/soyabean/rapeseed/sunflower/peanut oil press in Sri Lanka
  • coconut/soyabean/rapeseed/sunflower/peanut oil press in Sri Lanka
  • coconut/soyabean/rapeseed/sunflower/peanut oil press in Sri Lanka
  • How much money does Sri Lanka earn by exporting coconut?
  • Sri Lanka has earned foreign exchange earnings worth of US$ 836.1 Million by exporting coconut and coconut-based products in 2021. Sri Lanka has a comparative advantage in this sector due to its legacy & geographical location, skilled labour, modern and indigenous technologies for processing.
  • How much coconut is produced in Sri Lanka?
  • An area of 34,063 Acres is used for cultivation of king coconut. Annual nut production is estimated around 3.0 Bn nuts per year. Approximately two third of the coconut production in Sri Lanka is consumed locally and the balance one third is used for coconut-based industries and exported to various destinations as value added products.
  • Why is coconut industry important in Sri Lanka?
  • The coconut industry is an important source of foreign exchange earning & employment generation for Sri Lanka. A total of 1,095,982 Acres are under coconut cultivation of which 178,675 Acres are under estate sector and 917,307 Acres are under small holdings. An area of 34,063 Acres is used for cultivation of king coconut.
  • What are rapeseed & sunflower oils?
  • Rapeseed and sunflower are key soft oils for food production that bring important health benefits. Learn more about how we are engaging with suppliers and farmers in the supply chains and how we work to deeply understand our supply base.
  • Are rapeseed and sunflower supply chains connected?
  • As there are many parallels in the rapeseed and sunflower supply chains, we are grouping them together in our responsible sourcing approach. Our milestones and roadmap to 2025 shows our progress in the journey towards sustainable rapeseed and sunflower, as well as our ambitions still ahead.
  • Are rapeseed and sunflower production sustainable?
  • The production of rapeseed and sunflower has a relatively low risk for sustainability issues such as deforestation. However, there are some other key risks, namely: At most points of origin, sustainability concerns related to rapeseed and sunflower production are mitigated to some extent by good agricultural practices.