With Competitive Soybean Seed Oil Refining Plant in Ethiopia

Edible Soybean Oil Soybean Oil Refining Machine in Ethiopia

Should oil be refined in Ethiopia?
According to the Ethiopian quality standard, all edible oil must be refined, although a number of specif- ic oilseeds can be semi-refined (see Appendix 1). Despite this requirement, many millers are selling crude oil particularly to the low income class. The government is planning to ban the sale of crude oil as from next year.
Where does Ethiopia import soybean oil?
Imports In 2021, Ethiopia imported $4.33M in Soybean Oil, becoming the 110th largest importer of Soybean Oil in the world. At the same year, Soybean Oil was the 297th most imported product in Ethiopia. Ethiopia imports Soybean Oil primarily from: Indonesia ($2.12M), Ukraine ($1.51M), Egypt ($606k), United States ($70.2k), and Italy ($14.1k).
How much soybean oil does Ethiopia export in 2021?
In 2021, Ethiopia exported $2.41k in Soybean Oil. The main destinations of Ethiopia exports on Soybean Oil were Canada ($2.28k) and Oman ($125). In 2021, Ethiopia imported $4.33M in Soybean Oil, mainly from Indonesia ($2.12M), Ukraine ($1.51M), Egypt ($606k), United States ($70.2k), and Italy ($14.1k).
Can Ethiopia achieve self-sufficiency in edible oil by 2015?
The Ethiopian government is aiming to achieve self-sufficiency in edible oil by 2015. The aim of this research was to develop sustainable business models for millers, increase their competitiveness, and enhance food safety and security in Ethiopia within the changing policy context.