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  • palm oil refining plant palm oil refining plant in pakistan
How many palm oil refineries are there in Pakistan?

Currently, Pakistan has approximately 18 palm oil refineries with the capacity to consume about 1.5 million tons of CPO annually according to the Pakistan Edible Oil Refiners Association (PEORA). Despite the capacity, Pakistan only imported 190 thousand tons of CPO and imported 3.3 million tons of RBD palm oil in FY 2020-2021 (WeBOC).

Should Pakistan replace refined palm oil with crude oil?

Pakistan can save a tremendous amount of import bills if it replaces refined palm oil with crude oil as Pakistan is currently capable of refining 1.5 million tons of crude oil annually. Malaysia has 8 percent export duty while Indonesia has 14 percent export duty on crude oil.

What is crude palm oil refining?

To prevent iron oxidation, the storage tank is lined in a suitable protective coating. The oil at this stage is called the crude palm oil (CPO). The aim of refining is to convert the CPO to quality edible oil by removal of objectionable impurities to the desired levels in the most efficient manner.

Why is palm oil a natural and economic choice for Pakistan?

Amid rising demands of edible oil and stunted local production, palm oil is a natural and economic choice for Pakistan due to its affordability, accessibility, and availability.