• How much palm oil does Colombia produce?
  • In 2021, Colombia cultivated $2.1 US billion (€2.14 billion) in palm oil, making it the biggest producer in the Americas, with a crop exceeding 590,000 hectares. From the yield, 70 per cent was sold domestically and 30 per cent internationally, with almost 50 per cent exported to Europe.
  • Which country produces the most palm oil in Latin America?
  • Colombia Colombia is Latin America¡¯s largest producer of palm oil, with nearly 450,000 hectares (1.1 million acres) of oil palm plantations in 2020, with another 100,000 immature plantings that will expand production by about 20 per cent over the next few years. The sector generated approximately $US 5 billion in gross revenues in 2019 and [¡­]
  • How do palm oil mills work?
  • It all begins with the transportation of fresh fruit bunches (FFB) from plantation sites to the palm oil mills. The milling operation includes several stages, namely reception, sterilization, threshing, digestion and pressing, clarification and purification, and kernel recovery.
  • How can Colombia reduce palm oil production?
  • The Colombian palm oil sector now intends to reduce that number to zero by focusing solely on the natural riches of designated palm-growing regions. By identifying areas with an adequate supply of water and other natural resources, the crops do not encroach on protected areas, forests or other environmentally essential ecosystems.
  • When did palm oil grow in Colombia?
  • Commercial oil palm cultivation in Colombia began in 1945 when the U.S.-based United Fruit Company established a plantation in the banana zone of the Magdalena department. For the next three decades, cultivation grew moderately as the palm oil produced was largely destined for local markets.
  • Are palm oil mills sustainable?
  • In contrast to other oil crop processing facilities, palm oil mills have established themselves as environmentally conscious entities, pioneering a sustainable approach to energy generation. These mills have eschewed reliance on conventional energy sources, such as electricity from the national grid and fuel oil.