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  • Which countries produce the most palm oil?
  • In recent years, worldwide production of palm oil has increased in volume to meet demand. Indonesia is the leading producer of palm oil, with a recorded 45.5 million metric tons of palm oil produced in 2022/2023. Malaysia, which produces the second-largest amount of palm oil, is headquarters to the majority of the leading palm oil companies.
  • Where does palm oil come from?
  • In the map, we see the distribution of production across the world. Small amounts of palm oil are grown in many countries, but the global market is dominated by only two: Indonesia and Malaysia. In the chart, we see the production of the palm oil plant across a number of countries. Other producers include Thailand, Colombia, and Nigeria.
  • How much palm oil is produced in Indonesia?
  • In 2023/24, Indonesian production volume of palm oil amounted to 47 million metric tons. This is more than twice as much as the production volume in Malaysia, which had the second-highest production levels worldwide in that year. Palm oil is an edible vegetable oil commonly used for food products, detergents, and cosmetics.
  • Which province has the highest production of palm oil?
  • The province of Surat Thani had the highest production of palm oil accounting for 26.59% of all the country’s production. Producers in the country could be categorized into three groups which include smallholder farmers, large companies, and cooperatives and self-help groups.