• Who produces the most palm oil in Ghana?
  • Artisanal and small-scale palm oil producers occupy a greater share of Ghana¡¯s palm oil processing industry, producing 60¨C80% of the country¡¯s palm oil. However, the processing systems used by the palm oil producers are mainly the traditional metal cooking pots and steel tanks.
  • Which West African countries produce palm oil?
  • Cameroon: Cameroon is another West African country that has been producing palm oil for decades. It is the 12th-largest producer in the world, with an output of 465,000 metric tons. Ghana: Ghana’s palm oil industry is still relatively small, with a production of 300,000 metric tons.
  • Does Ghana import palm oil?
  • As noted by Makafui, though Ghana¡¯s palm oil production is said to have increased over the decades, the country is a net importer of palm oil. In 2021, the value of palm oil imported by Ghana was $289million as against an export value of $78.1million. This calls for urgent attention to address the challenges in the sector.
  • Is Ghana a good place to grow palm oil?
  • The region is one of the most suitable areas for oil palm cultivation. Ghana is noted to be the third major palm oil producing country in Africa, and the sector plays an important role in rural livelihoods and local economic development.
  • Why are artisanal palm oil refineries still importing palm oil?
  • ¡°The artisanal palm oil processers are producing more than half of the country¡¯s palm oil but the oil is mostly of low quality due the traditional processing method. This is forcing the refineries to still be importing a lot of palm oil for various use¡±, noted Mac Makafui Amedzi, Mill Engineer at Solidaridad West Africa.
  • Which country produces the most palm oil?
  • Congo (Kinshasa): Also known as the Democratic Republic of Congo, this country produced 300,000 metric tons of palm oil in the latest estimates. The industry has faced challenges due to political instability and a lack of infrastructure. Sierra Leone: Sierra Leone produced 75,000 metric tons of palm oil in the latest estimates.