Oil-bearing Seeds and Oil-rich Plant in Pakistan The main raw materials for edible oil in Pakistan has cottonseeds, sunflower seeds, canola/rapeseeds, sesame seeds, corn germ, rice bran, and more. In addition, the fishing industry in Pakistan is also promising, and fish oil is can also be an important part of edible oils.
How much does edible oil cost in Pakistan?
Average local price of edible oil during FY21 is recorded at PKR~345/kg as compared to PKR~275/kg during FY20 (YoY Growth: 25%). With a per capita consumption of 22kg, Pakistan is the world’s 8th largest consumer of edible oil. The sector is highly dependent on imported oil seeds and refined palm oil to meet the local demand.
How is edible oil demand met in Pakistan?
Local edible oil demand is met through both crushing of oil seeds and import of cooking oil. Cottonseed is the principal oilseed crop grown in Pakistan, accounting for an average of ~87% of domestic oilseed production in the last 5 years. Cottonseed demand is met through local produce only.
What is edible oil & fats sector in Pakistan?
The edible oil and fats sector include vegetable oil, ghee, and margarine. The domestic source of edible oil is cottonseed, sunflower, canola, and rapeseed. Pakistan is the 4th largest milk-producing country in the world which provides tremendous opportunities for value-added products in the dairy sector.