Exports In 2021, Gabon exported $36.1M in Palm Oil, making it the 39th largest exporter of Palm Oil in the world. At the same year, Palm Oil was the 7th most exported product in Gabon. The main destination of Palm Oil exports from Gabon are: Netherlands ($13.5M), Spain ($9.06M), Italy ($7.03M), Germany ($2.92M), and Senegal ($2.06M).
What is a sustainable palm plantation in Gabon?
Sustainable and responsible palm development that protects forests and respects communities. We operate oil palm plantations in Gabon – Awala and Mouila are have been established since 2011; Makouke is an older plantation acquired by Olam in 2016; whilst Ndende is a new planting developed 100% in grasslands to incorporate cooperative smallholders.
Is Siat Gabon a big oil producer?
SIAT Gabon was the country’s major palm oil producer, until Olam and 3F Oil Palm Agrotech arrived. The latter is seeking 40,000 ha to plant oil palm and set up a refining operation in a $200m investment that will create 4000 direct and indirect jobs, according to a March 2016 report from The Wall Street Journal.
Is Olam palm Gabon RSPO certified?
In December 2017, Olam Palm Gabon successfully achieved its second RSPO certification for the Bilala mill in Mouila Lot. OPG is the largest RSPO certified plantation “Widely thought to be the next frontier for palm oil, Africa is at great risk of unsustainable palm oil development harming its native forests and incredible wildlife.