most advanced mustard oil mill in myanmar

                                               
                                               
                                               
                                               
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  • Does Myanmar have an edible oil sector?
  • This paper reviews the development of the edible oil sector in Myanmar. Oilseed crops, namely groundnut, sesame, sunflower, mustard and niger, are one of the major crops in Myanmar and it covers 16% of the national cultivated area.‌
  • What crops are grown in Myanmar?
  • Oilseed crops, namely groundnut, sesame, sunflower, mustard and niger, are one of the major crops in Myanmar and it covers 16% of the national cultivated area. At present, about 90% of domestic edible oil mills have been stopped due to the selling of fake edible oil and lack of proper competition in the domestic market.‌
  • How many edible oil mills are there in Myanmar?
  • There are a total of 3,600 expeller mills in Myanmar, of which 67% are small expeller mills. At present, about 90% of domestic edible oil mills have been stopped due to the selling of lower quality mixed edible oil and lack of proper competition in the domestic market.‌
  • Why did the oil mill stop in Myanmar?
  • In the current situations of oil mills in Myanmar, the cost of raw material, electricity and labor are high and the current growth of lower quality edible oil market which are mixed with groundnut fragrance are dominant, therefore, the mill has stopped as the processing cost do not cover.‌
  • How many hectares are cultivated in Myanmar in 2019-2020?
  • In 2019-2020, 3.02 million hectares (7.55 million acres) of oilseed crops (groundnut, sesame, sunflower, mustard and niger) were cultivated with a total production of 4,430.81 thousand MT (196.75 million baskets). Myanmar holds the sixth position in the world rank for groundnut production.‌
  • What type of oil is used in Myanmar?
  • Palm oil becomes the major consumed oil although groundnut and sesame oils are primarily produced and sold in Myanmar. To fulfill the domestic requirement of the country, different types of edible oil have been imported from foreign countries and the vast majority of imported oil is palm oil.