A paid subscription is required for full access. In 2023, the production of palm kernel oil in Nigeria was estimated to be 393 thousand metric tons. Between 2010 and 2023, the crop of palm kernel oil in the country increased by 88 thousand metric tons.
What is a palm oil production plant?
This Palm Oil Production Plant is based on practically proven technology which is not only energy efficient & environment friendly, but also economical. This is a large scale palm kernel oil processing project set up in Nigeria. The production capacity is 120 tons per day. It is a complete plant including Seed Cleaner, GOYUM 27
Why do Nigerian refineries use palm kernel oil?
More than 60% of refineries in Nigeria are built on palm kernel oil as raw materials. This is because processing of palm kernel oil involves degumming, bleaching, deodorization, cooling, and packaging. This product is liquid at ambient conditions except during the rainy season when the product congeals due to low temperatures (<20°C).
How has palm kernel oil changed over the years?
Between 2010 and 2023, the crop of palm kernel oil in the country increased by 88 thousand metric tons. The largest increase was recorded in 2021, when the production volume grew by almost 10.4 percent compared to the preceding year, then this production volume remained constant from 2021 to 2023.