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).
Which country exports the most palm oil from Ethiopia?
At the same year, Palm Oil was the 189th most exported product in Ethiopia. The main destination of Palm Oil exports from Ethiopia are: Somalia ($296k), Indonesia ($87.1k), and Benin ($191). The fastest growing export markets for Palm Oil of Ethiopia between 2019 and 2020 were Somalia ($254k), Indonesia ($87.1k), and Benin ($191).
Should oil be refined in Ethiopia?
According to the Ethiopian quality standard, all edible oil must be refined, although a number of specif- ic oilseeds can be semi-refined (see Appendix 1). Despite this requirement, many millers are selling crude oil particularly to the low income class. The government is planning to ban the sale of crude oil as from next year.
Why does Ethiopia not export avocado oil?
Because, avocado oil is most widely consumed fruit in Ethiopia, the country does not export this product to the international market due to limited production capacity but it is importing the palm oil and other type of oils in order to satisfy the demand.