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  • palm oil extraction equiment soybean oil equiment in pakistan
Why does Pakistan import palm oil & soybeans?

Pakistan¡¯s major imports of palm oil and soybean are a result of increasing per capita consumption of edible oil currently standing at 24 kg (Rehman, 2020). The agriculture sector struggles to cater to the domestic demand for edible oil and is highly dependent on the imports of oilseeds and refined palm oil.

What is the palm oil refining industry in Pakistan?

In 2006, the palm oil refining industry in Pakistan started Malaysian-Pakistan joint venture company i.e. Mapak Edible Oils in Port Qasim. Since then the industry has grown and Pakistan at this moment has more than 15 palm oil refineries with a total production capacity of more than 5,250 tons/day.

Are palm oil imports inevitable in Pakistan?

Palm oil imports are inevitable for Pakistan at least for the next 10 to 15 years given the demand-supply gap of edible oil, but increasing prices of refined palm oil and Pakistan's dependence on palm oil finished products can lead to a drastic spur in the Agro import bill.

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.