• Which countries export palm kernel oil?
  • Trade in Palm kernel or babassu oil, crude represent 0.0063% of total world trade. Palm kernel or babassu oil, crude are a part of Coconut Oil. Exports In 2022 the top exporters of Palm kernel or babassu oil, crude were Malaysia ($516M), Thailand ($181M), Colombia ($126M), Indonesia ($125M), and Papua New Guinea ($121M).
  • How is palm kernel expeller made?
  • The production of Palm Kernel Expeller begins with the processing of oil palm fruits, which are harvested from oil palm plantations. The fruits undergo mechanical pressing or solvent extraction to separate palm oil and palm kernel oil. Palm kernels, the seeds within the fruit, are then subjected to expeller pressing to extract more oil.
  • Which countries import palm kernel or babassu oil?
  • Between 2021 and 2022, the fastest growing importers of Palm kernel or babassu oil, crude were Germany ($49.3M), China ($19.8M), Spain ($18.3M), Belgium ($12.3M), and Kuwait ($8.14M). This chart shows the evolution of the market concentration of exports of Palm kernel or babassu oil, crude.
  • What is palm kernel expeller (PKE)?
  • Environmental Sustainability: Through sustainable practices and certification, Palm Kernel Expeller plays a pivotal role in mitigating environmental impacts associated with agricultural production. Palm Kernel Expeller (PKE) stands as a testament to the versatility and sustainability of the palm oil industry.
  • What is the oil palm industry?
  • The oil palm industry primarily focuses on extracting palm oil and palm kernel oil, with PKE emerging as a valuable by-product. Its production involves a series of mechanical processes aimed at extracting oils from palm kernels, followed by drying and processing the leftover cake into Palm Kernel Expeller.
  • Where does palm kernel oil rank in the PCI?
  • Ranking Palm kernel or babassu oil, crude ranks 4619th in the Product Complexity Index (PCI). In 2022 Palm kernel or babassu oil, crude were the world’s 1773rd most traded product (out of 4,648).