10 World’s Biggest Palm Oil Producers- According to FAO Statistical Corporate Database (FAOSTAT), there are 10 World’s Biggest Palm Oil Producers in 2020. This country has abundant production of Palm Oil. Many of these countries have used this palm oil to fulfil domestic consumption and some of the production can be exported to other countries. Many people use palm oil as cooking oil, Soap, Consumer goods products (Soap, shampoo, and others).
The Palm Oil can be obtained from Elaeis guineensis Jacq. this plant can be classified into Order: Arecales; Family: Arecaceae; Subfamily: Arecoideae; Tribe: Cocoseae; Genus: Elaeis. Because of the the classification into arecaceae family, this plant has close relationship with date (Phoenix dactylifera), sago palm (Metroxylon), Coconut (Cocos nucifera), Rattan (Calamus), Nipa Palm (Nypa).
World’s Production of Palm Oil From 1980 to 2020
| Years | World’s Production of Palm Oil |
|---|---|
| (Tonnes) | |
| 1980 | 5,082,953 |
| 1981 | 5,295,847 |
| 1982 | 6,173,947 |
| 1983 | 5,806,853 |
| 1984 | 6,822,507 |
| 1985 | 7,585,207 |
| 1986 | 8,275,833 |
| 1987 | 8,536,727 |
| 1988 | 9,293,011 |
| 1989 | 10,787,059 |
| 1990 | 11,449,105 |
| 1991 | 11,879,204 |
| 1992 | 12,857,624 |
| 1993 | 14,155,115 |
| 1994 | 14,719,162 |
| 1995 | 15,935,864 |
| 1996 | 17,009,521 |
| 1997 | 18,284,798 |
| 1998 | 18,216,018 |
| 1999 | 20,736,371 |
| 2000 | 22,227,769 |
| 2001 | 24,835,758 |
| 2002 | 26,136,149 |
| 2003 | 28,677,264 |
| 2004 | 30,062,437 |
| 2005 | 32,268,253 |
| 2006 | 39,421,909 |
| 2007 | 39,762,987 |
| 2008 | 42,352,909 |
| 2009 | 43,871,700 |
| 2010 | 45,843,029 |
| 2011 | 49,642,886 |
| 2012 | 52,905,474 |
| 2013 | 55,542,480 |
| 2014 | 58,065,980 |
| 2015 | 60,810,875 |
| 2016 | 58,618,561 |
| 2017 | 69,478,377 |
| 2018 | 72,174,259 |
| 2019 | 79,067,791 |
| 2020 | 75,875,549 |
| Source :FAOSTAT, 2023 | |
Statistically, based on the FAOSTAT Database in 2023, the production of Palm Oil From time to time has Increased. In 1980, the production is just 5 million tonnes but it has become into 75 million tonnes of palm oil. This growth production is positively correlated with huge demand for Indutrial products from time to time
Based on the geographical regions, there are some major areas of palm oil production. In continent regions, the asia still become the biggest area of palm oil production with 66 million tons of Palm Oil Output in 2019 or contributing more than 80% of World’s Palm Oil production. America region in the second place with production around 4.7 million tonnes and Africa in the third with production around 3 million tonnes. Furthermore, in 2020, the production of palm oil in 2020 still in the Asia regions with production around 66 million tonnes. Meanwhile, America can produce 5.2 million tonnes and Africa can cintribute 3 million tonnes.
Production of Palm Oil in 2020 Based on Continent
| Continental | Production of Palm Oil in 2020 |
|---|---|
| (Tonnes) | |
| Africa | 3,046,043 |
| Americas | 5,241,747 |
| Asia | 66,927,760 |
| Oceania | 660,000 |
| Source : FAOSTAT, 2023 | |
According to Country’s produces, there are 10 World’s Biggest Producers of Palm Oil in 2020. All these data were obtained from FAO Statistical Corporate Database (FAOSTAT). Here are 10 World’s Biggest Palm Oil Producers.
Table Rank of World’s Biggest Palm Oil Producers
| Ranks | Country | Production of Palm Oil in 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| (Tonnes) | ||
| 1 | Indonesia | 44,759,147 |
| 2 | Malaysia | 19,140,613 |
| 3 | Thailand | 2,690,000 |
| 4 | Colombia | 1,557,995 |
| 5 | Nigeria | 1,280,000 |
| 6 | Guatemala | 805,000 |
| 7 | Honduras | 700,000 |
| 8 | Papua New Guinea | 630,000 |
| 9 | Brazil | 576,763 |
| 10 | Côte d’Ivoire | 492,800 |
| Source : FAOSTAT, 2023 | ||
Brief Description of 10 World’s Biggest Palm Oil Producers
1.Indonesia
Indonesia still becomes the biggest producer of Palm Oil in 2020. According to FAO Statistical Corporate Database (FAOSTAT), the production of Palm Oil from Indonesia reached 44 million tonnes. Geographically, in Indonesia, there are some provinces as recognized of major palm oil production areas. Statistically, these provinces include Kalimantan Barat, Kalimantan Tengah, Riau, Sumatera Selatan, Kalimantan Timur, and Sumatera Utara.
2.Malaysia
Malaysia is the become the 2nd biggest producer of Palm Oil in 2020. Statistically, according to FAO Statistical Corporate Database (FAOSTAT), the production of Palm Oil in 2019 from Malaysia reached 19,858,367 tonnes. Geographically, In Malaysia, some states that become the major production of Palm Oil. The states that have huge production of Palm Oil in Malaysia include Sabah, Sarawak, Johor, Pahang, Perak, Negeri Sembilan, Terengganu, Kelantan, Selangor.
3.Thailand
Thailand is the 3rd biggest producer of Palm Oil in 2020. According to FAO Statistical Corporate Database (FAOSTAT), the production of Palm Oil from Thailand reached 2.6 million tonnes. Geographically, in Thailand, there are some major areas of Palm Oil production. Statistically, these areas include Surat Thani, Krabi, Chumphon, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Trang, Phangnga, and Ranong.
4.Colombia
Columbia is the 4th biggest producer of Palm Oil in 2020. According FAOSTAT, the production of Columbia’s Palm Oil reached 1.5 million tonnes. Geographically, in Columbia, there are some places that the palm oil plantation can be found. Some of the plantation of palm oil are in Meta, Santander, Casanare, Magdalena department/ regions.
5.Nigeria
Nigeria is the 5th biggest producer of Palm Oil in 2019. According to FAO Statistical Corporate Database (FAOSTAT), the production of Palm Oil from Nigeria reached 1,220,000 tonnes. Geograhically, Ondo State, Edo State, Ogun, Akwa Ibom, and Ebonyi are some of the regional areas in Nigeria that become major production of palm oil.
6.Guatemala
Guatemala is the 6th biggest producer of Palm Oil in 2020. Statistically, based on FAO Statistical Corporate Database, the production of Palm Oil from Guatemala reached 805 thousand tonnes. Geographically, in Guatemala, the major area production of palm oil can be found in Peten, Izabal, Alta Verapaz, and Escuintla departments/ regions.
7.Honduras
Honduras is the 7th biggest producer of Palm Oil. According to FAO Statistical Corporate Database (FAOSTAT), the production of Palm Oil reached 700 thousand tonnes. Geographically, in Honduras, there major area production of palm oil. These ares include Colon, Cortes, Yoro, Atlantida, and Santa Barbara regions.
8.Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea is the 8th biggest producer of Palm Oil in 2020. According to FAO Statistical Corporate Database, the production of Palm Oil from Papua New Guinea achieved 630 thousand tonnes. Geographically, In Papua New Guinea, there are some major production areas of Palm Oil. These provinces include Oro, West New Britain, Sandaun, Milne Bay, and New Ireland.
9. Brazil
Brazil is the 9th biggest producer of Palm oil in 2020. According to FAO Statistical Corporate Database
(FAOSTAT), the production of Pal Oil from Brazil reached 576 thousand tonnes. Geographically, in this country, the main regions of palm oil production is located in Pará.
10.Côte d’Ivoire
Côte d’Ivoire is the next biggest producer of Palm oil from South Africa. Statistically, the production of Palm Oil from this country reached 492 thousand tonnes. Geographically, in the Cote d’Ivoire the major area production of palm oil can be found in Aboisso, Abidjan, Sassandra, San-Pedro, and Soubre.
Bibliography of 10 World’s Biggest Palm Oil Producers
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