• What is palm kernel oil?
  • Palm kernel oil is an edible plant oil derived from the kernel of the oil palm tree Elaeis guineensis. It is related to two other edible oils: palm oil, extracted from the fruit pulp of the oil palm, and coconut oil, extracted from the kernel of the coconut.
  • Are palm oil imports inevitable in Pakistan?
  • Palm oil imports are inevitable for Pakistan at least for the next 10 to 15 years given the demand-supply gap of edible oil, but increasing prices of refined palm oil and Pakistan’s dependence on palm oil finished products can lead to a drastic spur in the Agro import bill.
  • What is the palm oil refining industry in Pakistan?
  • In 2006, the palm oil refining industry in Pakistan started Malaysian-Pakistan joint venture company i.e. Mapak Edible Oils in Port Qasim. Since then the industry has grown and Pakistan at this moment has more than 15 palm oil refineries with a total production capacity of more than 5,250 tons/day.
  • Should Pakistan replace refined palm oil with crude oil?
  • Pakistan can save a tremendous amount of import bills if it replaces refined palm oil with crude oil as Pakistan is currently capable of refining 1.5 million tons of crude oil annually. Malaysia has 8 percent export duty while Indonesia has 14 percent export duty on crude oil.
  • Why is palm oil a natural and economic choice for Pakistan?
  • Amid rising demands of edible oil and stunted local production, palm oil is a natural and economic choice for Pakistan due to its affordability, accessibility, and availability.
  • How is palm kernel oil processed?
  • The kernels and the fiber, however, are sent to a blower where they are separated. In most mills, the fiber is sent to a boiler where it is used as a fuel. The kernel, however, is further processed into palm kernel oil. The main objective of the clarification operation is to separate the oil from its entrained impurities.