Market Highlights
Malaysian Certified Sustainable Palm Oil Product Potential in the Middle East
The Middle East region, with a population of more than 330 million and an upward trend in consumption, used 2.35 million tonnes of palm oil in 2021 and has been showing signs as a potential Malaysian palm oil (MPO) market and re-export point from which it could be sold to its neighbouring countries....
Pakistan’s Evolving Growth of Processed Food Industry – An Opportunity for Malaysian Palm Oil
The food processing industry in Pakistan is considered one of the most promising sectors not only for domestic industrial development, but also for export growth. Driven by an expanding urban middle class with rising disposable incomes, sales of packaged food in Pakistan have surged in recent years....
Towards the RED III: A failed reform and unpleasant surprise for palm oil as a biofuel feedstock?
The EU is currently reviewing the current iteration of the EU’s Renewable Energy Directive, known as the RED II, in view of the EU having increased its ambitions regarding the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction target for 2030 and the EU’s path to climate neutrality. On 16 July 2021, the Europ...
Growth Potential of Palm Oil in the Philippine Foodservice Industry
The Philippines has been one of the most dynamic economies in the East Asia Pacific region. The average annual growth rose to 6.4% between 2010-2019, from an average of 4.5% between 2000-2009. Due to increasing urbanisation, a growing middle class, and a large and young population, the Philippines’ ...
Opportunities for Palm Oil in Saudi Arabia’s Horeca Sector
Background Saudi Arabia’s hotel, restaurant and catering sector (HORECA) has been experiencing rapid socio-cultural changes over the past two years, mainly due to the Kingdom’s major effort to diversify its economy, in order to end its dependence on crude oil. Tourism is among the various new sector...
Oil On the Boil – Causing Huge Volatility, India
The year 2022 has been a year of difference. Coming out of COVID-19’s shadow, we stepped into the new year with trepidation but hoping for a new dawn. Let us see how the edible oil scene has played out in the first six months of the calendar year. The first half of 2022 has seen […]
Algerian Confectionery Sector; A Promising Market for Malaysian Palm-Based Fats
1. Introduction Algeria is a leading market with a population of over 44 million. Located in Northern Africa, it is positioned at the point of convergence of three worlds: the Mediterranean, Arabia, and Africa, which allows Algeria to hold a strategic geographical position. Led by the oil and gas se...
Growth in the Halal Market Segment in the United States and Opportunities for Palm Oil
Halal food can be described as food items and beverages that are strictly prepared according to the guidelines interpreted by Islamic dietary laws. The growing concern regarding food safety, hygiene, and reliability, coupled with the increasing global population and the growing disposable income of ...
Oleochemicals Market Opportunities in Turkey
İntroduction “Oleochemicals” refer to chemicals derived from natural oils and fats of both plant and animal origin. Often, activated carbon is used for purifying, decolorizing, and deodorizing the fatty acids and derived chemicals. They are biodegradable and exhibit low toxicity, thus, considered to...
Growing Opportunities for Malaysian Palm Oil in China Bakery Market
1.0 Introduction China’s bakery industry has a relatively short development history, and bakery products are mainly used as desserts and snacks in China. Hence, there is still a large consumption gap between China and other countries such as Europe and the U...
