agricultural sunflower coconut oil factory ces in malaysia

   
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Who is the largest supplier of coconut oil in Malaysia?

We are the largest supplier of coconut oil in Malaysia and our production capabilities can produce up to 40,000 tons of coconut oil per year. This makes us one of the largest producers of natural oils in the region. Our facility is located in Petaling Jaya near Kuala Lumpur and we have secure storage for more than 100,000 liters of coconut oil.

Why do Malaysian farmers choose oil palm instead of coconut trees?

The lack of competitiveness and perceived insufficient supply is due to many farmers choosing to plant the more lucrative oil palm instead of coconut trees, says Dr Abdul Shukor Juraimi, dean of Universiti Putra Malaysia¡¯s (UPM) faculty of agriculture.

Is coconut a dying industry in Malaysia?

Despite its importance, coconut was perceived as a ¡®dying industry¡¯ in Malaysia. Farmers were shifted to other lucrative crops such as oil palm, or were asked to convert their land usage into housing estates or industrial parks. The area cultivated with coconut has reduced to around 80,000 hectares in 2018, from more than 100,000 in 2010.

How has Malaysia's coconut oil changed in 2023 & 2024?

Between March 2023 and March 2024 the exports of Malaysia 's Coconut Oil have decreased by MYR-44.6M (-12.7%) from MYR351M to MYR306M, while imports decreased by MYR-41.4M (-24.3%) from MYR171M to MYR129M.