Rwanda imports Palm Oil primarily from: Malaysia ($46.8M), Indonesia ($35.4M), Kenya ($25.9M), Democratic Republic of the Congo ($13M), and Singapore ($1.05M). The fastest growing import markets in Palm Oil for Rwanda between 2021 and 2022 were Kenya ($9.69M), Malaysia ($9.25M), and Democratic Republic of the Congo ($8.8M).
How much palm oil did Rwanda export in 2022?
Exports In 2022, Rwanda exported $18.2M in Palm Oil, making it the 51st largest exporter of Palm Oil in the world. At the same year, Palm Oil was the 15th most exported product in Rwanda.
What is palm kernel oil?
Palm kernel oil is an edible plant oil derived from the kernel of the oil palm tree Elaeis guineensis. It is related to two other edible oils: palm oil, extracted from the fruit pulp of the oil palm, and coconut oil, extracted from the kernel of the coconut.
Where does palm oil come from?
Oil from the African oil palm Elaeis guineensis has long been recognized in West African and Central African countries. European merchants trading with West Africa occasionally purchased palm oil for use in Europe, but palm kernel oil remained rare outside West Africa.