• 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.
  • How sustainable is Colombia’s palm oil?
  • The main findings of the report show higher income for palm oil growers, an increase in sales in the domestic market, and an export of 98% of sustainable oil to the Netherlands (the main export destination). Colombia continues to set an example as a leader in the production of sustainable palm oil.
  • Which country produces the most sustainable palm oil?
  • With 28% of the total produced as sustainable certified tons of palm oil (CSPO), Colombia is global leader when ranking according to the portion of the sustainable volume in the overall national production.
  • How much oil is produced in Colombia?
  • ISCC, for its part, repre-sented 16% of the total hectares of oil palm production in Colombia, with a certified area of 79,740 hectares.
  • How has palm oil changed over the years?
  • Between 1970 and 2020, the world¡¯s production of palm oil increased by about 40 times. Global production went from only 2 million tonnes to around 80 million tonnes. The change in global production is shown in the chart.3 The story of palm oil is less about it as an isolated commodity and more about the rising demand for vegetable oils.
  • How much land is used to grow palm oil?
  • Between 1970 and 2020, the land the world uses to grow palm has increased by almost ten times, from 3 million to almost 30 million hectares. Indonesia and Malaysia account for around 70% of global land use for palm oil. This is relatively little, considering that these countries account for more than 80% of production.