Ethiopia imports Palm Oil primarily from: Djibouti ($45M), Malaysia ($34.4M), Indonesia ($29.5M), Turkey ($17.3M), and United States ($2.59M). The fastest growing import markets in Palm Oil for Ethiopia between 2019 and 2020 were Djibouti ($23.8M), Turkey ($17.3M), and Indonesia ($14M).
How much palm oil will Ethiopia produce a month?
With 35,000 employees and several billion dollars in turnover, the group is one of the world’s leading producers and refiners of palm oil. The monthly target of 21,000tn of oil in the medium term, however, is still insufficient to meet Ethiopian demand of 50,000tn per month and between 6,000 and 8,000tn in Somalia and Eritrea.
Why is Ethiopia importing palm oil from Djibouti?
While 90% of the palm oil sold in Ethiopia is imported, the region’s only refinery offers an important advantage. Addis Ababa is spending $500m a year on imports, against a backdrop of foreign-exchange shortages. “By importing from Djibouti, there is no foreign-exchange problem.
What oilseeds are used in Ethiopia?
Nine oilseeds namely noug, gomenzer, linseed, soybean, sunflower, castor, sesame, ground nut and cotton are important in Ethiopia for edible oil consumption. During the last 60?years, 156 varieties with their production practices were registered. Sesame contributes significantly to the foreign currency earnings next to coffee.