• How sustainable is Colombia’s palm oil industry?
  • In 2021, Colombia consumed 1.2 million tonnes in the domestic market, equivalent to 71% of its total annual sales, highlighting the significance of national industry and consumers for further growth in the uptake of certified sustainable palm oil (CSPO), since most of its exports (98%) to EU is compliant with voluntary sustainability standards.
  • How much palm oil is produced in Colombia?
  • In 2020, the total production of crude palm oil (CPO) in Colombia reached 1,559,011 tons, a growth of 2% compared to 2019. Slightly more than half (52%) of this production was destined for the domestic market and the remaining 48% for exports, representing a sales value of about 515 million USD.
  • What does Colombian palm oil agribusiness do?
  • Workers CommunitiesContribution of the sector to sustainabilityThe Colombian palm oil agribusiness actively contributes to the targets of the Sustainable De of the Colombian palm oil se ment of oil palm cropsSectorial strategy for zero deforestationWe work together so that the companies that signed this agreement can demonstrate that
  • Will the palm oil industry rebirth the countryside?
  • The Ministry of Agriculture Juan Guillermo Zuluaga has signaled that the palm oil industry will play a critical role in the ¡° rebirth of the countryside ¡± led by the central government. Colombia produces more palm oil than any other country in Latin America and, as of 2016, is considered the fourth-largest producer worldwide.
  • Why is Colombia launching a Joint Declaration on sustainable palm oil?
  • Today¡¯s joint declaration is an encouraging sign of collective action bolstering the growth of sustainable palm oil in the country, which is crucial in ensuring the conservation of Colombia¡¯s natural resources and reducing rural poverty through sustainable livelihoods for small-scale farmers.¡± Historic year for palm oil
  • Will a ban on palm oil affect Colombia’s biofuel industry?
  • Earlier this year, Colombia¡¯s palm oil industry and central government expressed concern that the European Parliament¡¯s vote to ban the use of palm oil in all European biofuels by 2020 ¨C due largely to concerns over environmental impacts ¨C would negatively affect the industry in Colombia.