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Who produces oil palm in Liberia?

The situation has now changed, and production of oil palm is done by medium1 and smallholders as well as concessionaires. Oil palm is the most widely grown tree crop in Liberia by about 21% of households2 which accounts for approximately one tenth of employment in the agricultural sector.

How much does palm oil production increase in Liberia?

According to the Liberia project impact assessment, each unit increases annual palm oil production valued at an average of $16,000 ¡ª or approximately $56 million over the life of the expellers sold to date. Stimulated by considerably higher palm oil prices, oil palm growers have increased production in recent years in West and Central Africa.

What is the oil palm export strategy of Liberia?

The Oil Palm Export Strategy of Liberia identifies oil palm as an important tree crop for economic growth and development. Between 2009 and 2010, the GoL granted Golden Veroleum, Sime Darby (now Mano Palm Oil Industries), Equatorial Palm oil and Maryland Oil Palm Plantation concessions to develop plantation estates and support out-grower schemes.

Is there an oil palm out-grower scheme in Liberia?

Currently, there is no appropriate oil palm out-grower scheme structure and model in Liberia. Palm oil is the most consumed vegetable oil in the world3. Palm oil and Kernel oil are found in about 50% of the products on supermarket shelves4.