we ought boost palm oil production to reduce edible oil import in Pakistan

Rasheed Jan Mohammad CEO of PEOC stated that Pakistan represents a 3 million ton market for palm oil and urged a shift toward local production of oilseeds. We need

The Sindh Coastal Development Authority (SCDA), in collaboration with Malaysian firms, is promoting palm oil cultivation along the

Pakistan depends on imports for 90 per cent of its edible oil needs, making it the third-largest palm oil importer globally.

National and provincial agricultural experts and researchers expressed deep concern over Pakistan’s rising edible oil import bill, which exceeds $5 billion annually, and the

The meeting focused on formulating a comprehensive strategy to reduce Pakistan’s reliance on imported edible oil. Key areas of discussion included the promotion of

KARACHI: With an eye on reducing its dependency on imported edible oil, authorities in Pakistan are taking measures to encourage local

With Pakistan’s annual palm oil consumption exceeding 3 million tonnes, the commodity accounts for more than 96% of the country’s edible oil imports. Its affordability and

Pakistan’s per capita consumption of edible oil has risen from 6 kg per annum to 18 per annum between 2000-2025. This is caused mainly by population boom, increase in income levels, rising

India halved the basic import tax on crude edible oils to 10% on Friday, the government said, as the world's biggest vegetable oil importer tries to bring down food prices and help the local

India's palm oil production is projected to triple within 6 years as the area under oil palm plantations expands and existing plantations mature for harvesting, according to a senior

Pakistan is an importer of edible oils and oilseeds, costing the country about USD 3.5 Billion annually. Developing local sources of edible oil to cater the growing demand is

"In the face of rising duties and changing demands, India’s edible oil market must strike a balance between supporting farmers and ensuring affordability for consumers."

Indonesian diplomats and Pakistani scientists have underscored the urgent need to boost local oil palm cultivation to reduce the country’s heavy reliance on imported edible oil.

Importing 3.0 million tons of palm oil per year from Indonesia, Pakistan has become an important market for Indonesia besides India and China. The South Asian country’s market is even now becoming more important amid

Edible oil and oilseeds are among the largest food and feed imports into Pakistan. Edible oil imports during 2025/21 are anticipated at a record 3.55 million metric tons (MMT), up

NITI Aayog report outlines strategies to boost edible oil production, reduce imports, and promote healthy consumption habits.

The government’s recent move to cut import duties on key edible oils, including palm, soybean, and sunflower oil, is expected to offer significant relief to Fast-Moving

India halved the basic import tax on crude edible oils to 10 per cent on Friday, the government said, as the world's biggest vegetable oil importer tries to bring down food prices

National Mission on Edible Oils–Oilseeds aims to boost production, reduce imports, and support oilseeds farmers with new initiatives.