palm kernel virgin coco oil production line in congo

                                               
                                               
                                               
                                               
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  • How much palm oil did Congo produce in 1961?
  • While Congo produced 224,000 tons of palm oil in 1961, Malaysia and Indonesia produced 94,846 tons and 145,700 tons respectively. Sixty years later, Congo’s production was stagnating at 300,000 tons, while Malaysia’s and Indonesia’s production had exponentially grown to 19.1 million tons and 44.8 million tons respectively.‌
  • What is the production of palm oil in DRC?
  • The production of palm oil in DRC is primarily targeted at satisfying the local demand for this commodity. In 2022, palm oil consumption in DRC was estimated at 425,000 metric tons [ 70 ], while domestic production is currently estimated at 300,000 metric tons [ 71 ]. Palm oil is consumed daily by the over 100 million people of DRC.‌
  • What is the future of vegetable oil in DR Congo?
  • Opportunities for the DR Congo The global vegetable oil market is expected to grow in value at over 7% per year from USD 318 billion in 2022 to reach USD 791 billion by 2031, with the palm oil segment being the biggest contributor to this growth [ 4 ].‌
  • Where did palm oil come from?
  • Some of the earliest scientific breakthroughs that led to the development of the palm oil industry were made in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC, earlier known as the Belgian Congo); these include the elucidation of the genetics of the kernel shell thickness and the identification of the basic engineering principles for palm oil extraction.‌
  • How does a palm kernel oilcake work?
  • The expelled kernel oil flows through the slots distributed over the barrel circumference. The oilcake leaves the extraction machine through an adjustable cone and is then delivered to the second pressing Because of their high oil content, Palm kernels have to be subjected to 2 stage pressing for maximum oil yield.‌
  • Is Huileries du Congo Belge still in business?
  • The company he founded, Huileries du Congo Belge (HCB), is still in operation in the palm oil business today, although under a different name, Plantations et Huileries du Congo (PHC).