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.
How is oil palm produced in the Niger Delta?
As in most parts of the major oil palm belt of Nigeria, oil palm production in the Niger Delta is carried out in three production systems viz: Semi/natural groves.
Can palm oil production improve Nigeria’s economy?
The study has shown that improving the local capacity of palm oil production in the Niger Delta would not only impact positively on food security and local economy but also portend huge prospects for future exports that will advance Nigeria?s economy.
What is the oil palm value chain in Nigeria?
The Oil palm value chain cuts across regions of Nigeria. The production of Oil palm oil is found predominantly in the southern part of Nigeria; particularly in the Niger Delta region. Location specificity is not the major determinant of value chain.