• ce approved 200kg/h palm oil production line in Cameroon
  • ce approved 200kg/h palm oil production line in Cameroon
  • ce approved 200kg/h palm oil production line in Cameroon
  • ce approved 200kg/h palm oil production line in Cameroon
  • Can Cameroon develop a sustainable palm oil industry?
  • We are working to demonstrate that Cameroon, one of the most biodiverse countries in Africa and a new frontier for oil palm expansion, can develop a sustainable palm oil industry, avoiding negative environmental impacts.
  • How much palm oil does Cameroon import a year?
  • Cameroon, the largest palm oil producer in Central Africa, produced over 450,000 tons in 2020 but still imports about 130,000 tons a year to meet its domestic demand. Most of the imported palm oil comes from Indonesia, Malaysia, and Gabon.
  • How many oil palm plantations are there in Cameroon?
  • In Cameroon, there are over 170,000 ha of oil palm plantations, including 70,000 ha of industrial plantations and 100,000 ha of village plantations.
  • Where does Cameroon source its palm oil from?
  • For several years, Cameroon has been faced with a dilemma: most of its imported palm oil comes from Indonesia, Malaysia, and Gabon. Boosting productivity without jeopardizing sustainability has been a challenge.
  • Does Cameroon need RSPO certification?
  • This strategy is quite advanced and now only needs Government approval,” says Emmanuel Ngom. With regard to advocating to the agro-industries, SOCAPALM and SAFACAM, subsidiaries of the SOCFIN group, are responsible for more than 50% of Cameroon’s palm oil production and are seeking RSPO certification from the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil.
  • How sustainable is agriculture in Cameroon?
  • In Cameroon, the sustainable management of agricultural land, particularly in the palm oil sector, remains a significant challenge for the government. Smallholders often expand their production areas by seeking arable lands, sometimes disregarding sustainable forestry practices. The government aims to modernize the artisanal oil palm sector and increase production.