Palm Oil Production Line Burma in Kenya

Where does Kenya import palm oil?
Imports In 2022, Kenya imported $1.28B in Palm Oil, becoming the 10th largest importer of Palm Oil in the world. At the same year, Palm Oil was the 2nd most imported product in Kenya. Kenya imports Palm Oil primarily from: Malaysia ($859M), Indonesia ($291M), Cote d’Ivoire ($57M), Singapore ($36.2M), and Thailand ($16.1M).
How long does it take a palm tree to grow in Kenya?
Mr Saeed says the oil palm tree takes four to five years to mature and up to 10 years to reach full production potential, emphasising that Kenya’s palm oil import substitution is a long-term project. Kenya is estimated to consume about 875,000 metric tonnes of edible oil yearly.
Can oil palm trees grow in Kenya?
It is projected to rise to $88 billion (Sh8.8 trillion) by 2022. The crop, however, is yet to take root in Kenya on a large scale. But studies done by the Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organisation (Kalro) have shown that the oil palm tree can grow along the Equator, particularly in Western Kenya.
How much palm oil is imported from Malaysia?
The value of imports from Malaysia, the bulk of which is crude palm oil, grew to Sh113.07 billion in 12 months through March 2023 from Sh106.47 billion, according to the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics. Read: Cooking oil prices triple as palm costs rise 33pc