Despite Ethiopia being a major producer and exporter of oilseeds, it imports more than three-fourths of its domestic edible oil consumption. The sector has potential due to the increase in demand. Small scale millers currently supply more than 60% of the domestically produced edible oil. One of the main inputs here is noug.
Can Ethiopia achieve self-sufficiency in edible oil by 2015?
The Ethiopian government is aiming to achieve self-sufficiency in edible oil by 2015. The aim of this research was to develop sustainable business models for millers, increase their competitiveness, and enhance food safety and security in Ethiopia within the changing policy context.
How many vegetable and animal oil producers are there in Ethiopia?
The available estimates vary. The 2009 CSA industry surveys estimated that there are 259 small-scale and 33 medium and large- scale vegetable and animal oil producers in Ethiopia.
Can virgin oil be exported to Ethiopia?
As a result, there was a lively discussion on the production of virgin oil versus refined oil. According to international standards, virgin oil can be exported; however, in Ethiopia this is not allowed. Due to the current machinery a healthy produc- tion of edible oil cannot be guaranteed. Within this study we comply with the Ethiopian standards.