• Is edible oil refining a new sector in Ethiopia?
  • Recommendations Although edible oil refining is not a new sector in Ethiopia, there are currently very few edible oil factories with the knowledge, technical and equipment capacity, human resources, and supply chain required to expect fortification of edible oils to flourish.
  • Where are edible oil processing factories located in Ethiopia?
  • In addition, several large edible oil processing factories are under construction or in a pilot phase (located in Bahir Dar, Debre Markos, Burie, Wolkitie, Sebeta, and Dire Dawa). These large-scale factories have a designed production capacity greater than the annual edible oil demand within Ethiopia.
  • Does Ethiopia produce edible oil?
  • Despite Ethiopia being a major producer and exporter of oilseeds, it imports more than three-fourths of its domestic edible oil consumption. The sector has potential due to the increase in demand. Small scale millers currently supply more than 60% of the domestically produced edible oil. One of the main inputs here is noug.
  • Why is a mapping study important for edible oil fortification in Ethiopia?
  • This mapping study focused in the administrative regions of Ethiopia where oil production takes place to provide prioritization of efforts for further planning, technical assistance, monitoring, and research throughout the forthcoming edible oil fortification program. This mapping serves as a baseline to that effect.
  • What is the cheapest method of cooking oil production?
  • The cheapest method of oil extraction is cold pressing. It doesn¡¯t require the use of solvents or extensive heating, which invariably reduces production costs. What Equipment is Needed For Cooking Oil Production? What are the Top 10 Cooking Oils?
  • Where are edible oil processing factories located?
  • The following maps show the geographic locations of edible oil processing factories in the country with details for the various high-density regions (Addis Ababa City, Amhara Region, and Oromia Region).