• Is palm oil outpacing production in Congo?
  • Palm oil is a standard ingredient in Congolese kitchens, but it¡¯s also commonly used to make soap. Now, demand is outpacing production ¨C and some families are getting priced out of the nutritional staple. Louise Menga has been selling palm oil in Kisangani¡¯s central market for seven years.
  • How much does palm oil cost in Congo?
  • Akambo is one of them. Palm-oil prices are rising in markets across Kisangani, the capital of DRC¡¯s northeastern Tshopo province and a major trading hub with a population of about 1 million. Akambo says she¡¯s left with few options to feed her family. ¡°I need to pay 800 Congolese francs (50 cents) for one bottle of palm oil,¡± she says.
  • How much does a palm oil processing machine cost?
  • Palm oil processing machines are priced according to their functions and capabilities. The cost can range from N52,000 to N355,000,000. For small or home purposes, the machines can cost as low as N52,000 to N71,000. For large scale businesses, the prices can go as high as N355,000,000.
  • Is Huileries du Congo Belge still in business?
  • The company he founded, Huileries du Congo Belge (HCB), is still in operation in the palm oil business today, although under a different name, Plantations et Huileries du Congo (PHC).
  • What is the global palm oil market size?
  • The global palm oil market size, which was valued at USD 62.94 billion in 2021, is projected to reach USD 99.41 billion by 2030, a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.21% for the period [ 4 ].
  • What scientific achievements contributed to the growth of the palm oil industry?
  • Another scientific achievement that greatly contributed to the growth of the palm oil industry and trade was the establishment of the basic engineering principles of the palm oil extraction process that were published in 1955 in the Mongana Report [ 38 ].