Market Highlights
Industry Insight into Mexican Oleochemical Industry
Oleochemicals are chemical compounds derived from natural oils and fats such as palm oil, coconut oil, rapeseed oil, and tallow. These compounds are used in a wide range of applications, from the manufacturing of beauty products to the production of soaps and detergents, to the formulation of animal...
Saudi Arabia’s Animal Feed Industry: Opportunity for Malaysian Palm Oil
Background Saudi Arabia has experienced a major transformation since King Salman bin Abdulaziz Alsaud ascended the throne in 2015. Together with his Crown Prince, the popular Prince Mohammed bin Salman, he has transformed the Kingdom’s economic and social sectors. Ever since, Saudi Arabia has been r...
Global Movement against Trans Fat: The Growing Trend of Restriction and Reformulation
Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) encompass a range of conditions affecting the heart and blood vessels, including heart attack, stroke, and various other related ailments. They are the leading cause of death globally, claiming an estimated 17.9 million lives each year. One of the risk factors for CVDs...
Oppurtunities For Palm Oil In Turkey’s Horeca Sector
Background The Horeca sector in Turkey thriving and has been growing rapidly in recent years. Turkey is one of the world’s most popular tourist destinations and is known for its rich history, diverse culture, and exquisite cuisine. The country attracts millions of visitors every year and, and Horeca...
Exploring the Potential of Sustainable Palm Oil in the J-Beauty Industry
Japan ranks among the top five countries worldwide in the booming retail cosmetics and toiletries industry. In 2021, its market size for cosmetics and toiletries reached an impressive USD38 billion. The Japanese beauty and personal care market continued to flourish in 2022, generating a substantial ...
Market Dynamics and Growth Drivers in Japan’s Processed Food Industry
Economic Background Japan ranks as the world’s third-largest economy in terms of nominal GDP, behind United States and China, and the country has a diverse manufacturing and service-oriented economy with a population of 124 million people. Japan stands out not just as a high-income nation but ...
Part 2 – Glycerin Market Analysis in China: Present Scenario and Future Prospects
3. Demand Trend of Glycerin Products in China In 2022, epichlorohydrin that is manufactured via the glycerin method was the main downstream product of glycerin, and the proportion of this downstream consumption increased from the previous year. As several sets of glycerin-based epichlorohydrin set-u...
Part 1 – Glycerin Market Analysis in China: Present Scenario and Future Prospects
1.0 Overview of the Glycerin Product Market Glycerin is a colourless or yellowish transparent viscous liquid that is also non-toxic, odourless, non-corrosive, and has strong moisture absorption. It is an important chemical material, which can be used to produce ep...
Malaysia’s emerging commercial opportunities from the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Transpacific Partnership (CPTPP) – The bigger picture regarding trade agreements
The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Transpacific Partnership The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Transpacific Partnership (CPTPP) came into force in December 2018 and currently gathers 11 countries, namely Australia, Brunei Darussalam, Canada, Chile, Mexico, Malaysia, New Zea...
Tunisia; A Promising Market for Malaysian Palm Oil Expansion
Country Background Tunisia is a small country in North Africa with a population of about 12 million. It is not only a producer and exporter of edible oil (olive oil) but also an importer of oils and fats. Tunisia is one of the largest producers of olive oil outside the European Union and comes fourt...