• How much does Pakistan spend on edible oil & oilseeds?
  • Pakistan¡¯s import bill of edible oil and oilseeds currently stands at around $4 billion, sources said, adding that this is the third most expensive commodity that the country spends on. Edible oil is one of the most important commodities of everyday use.
  • How much does it cost to grow canola & sunflower seeds?
  • For the past couple of years, the federal and provincial governments have launched an oilseed promotion initiative and growers received a subsidy of rupees (Rs.) 5,000 (US$32) per acre for planting up to five acres of canola and sunflower seed.
  • Which country imports the most palm oil in Pakistan?
  • Refined palm oil accounts for about 97 percent of Pakistan¡¯s total edible oil imports and is sourced mainly from Malaysia and Indonesia. In MY 2021/22, total oil imports are forecast at 3.7 MMT, up six percent from the revised 2020/21 estimate to meet domestic demand.
  • What is the yield potential of sunflower & safflower?
  • ¡°About 78pc of the yield potential is yet to be achieved in sunflower, while the country is still to realise 74pc potential of rapeseed-mustard, 75pc of groundnut, 80pc of sesame, 76pc of linseed, 79pc of soybean and 74pc of safflower.¡±
  • Why is oil production down 19 percent in Pakistan?
  • Pakistan¡¯s MY 2020/21 total oilseed production is down 19 percent, mainly due to the historically low cotton production of 4.5 million 480-pound bales. MY 2021/22 total oilseed production is projected to increase 13 percent based on an expected increase in cottonseed production.