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  • What is edible oil in Pakistan?
  • Oil-bearing Seeds and Oil-rich Plant in Pakistan The main raw materials for edible oil in Pakistan has cottonseeds, sunflower seeds, canola/rapeseeds, sesame seeds, corn germ, rice bran, and more. In addition, the fishing industry in Pakistan is also promising, and fish oil is can also be an important part of edible oils.
  • Where does Pakistan import palm oil?
  • Refined palm oil accounts for ~98% of Pakistan’s total edible oil imports and is sourced mainly from Malaysia and Indonesia. Pakistan is the fourth-largest importer of palm oil globally, and it is forecast to import ~3.6mln MT of palm oil in FY22, according to the USDA.
  • How is edible oil demand met in Pakistan?
  • Local edible oil demand is met through both crushing of oil seeds and import of cooking oil. Cottonseed is the principal oilseed crop grown in Pakistan, accounting for an average of ~87% of domestic oilseed production in the last 5 years. Cottonseed demand is met through local produce only.
  • How much does edible oil cost in Pakistan?
  • Average local price of edible oil during FY21 is recorded at PKR~345/kg as compared to PKR~275/kg during FY20 (YoY Growth: 25%). With a per capita consumption of 22kg, Pakistan is the world’s 8th largest consumer of edible oil.
  • Why do we need a cooking oil mill in Pakistan?
  • A deep market research about local edible oil supply and demand, and the availability of raw material can help to decide which kind of cooking oil is in greatly demand in Pakistan, which on the other hand provides the idea to set up the oil mill plant. Certainly, the stable raw material supply is also key factor for long-term operation and profits.
  • How did Pakistan's edible oil market perform in FY20?
  • Pakistan’s edible oil market was recorded at PKR 1,161 million in FY20 registering a YoY growth of 22% (FY19: PKR~950 million). Local consumption was recorded at ~4.9mln MTs in FY20 up ~3% YoY, as (FY19: ~4.7mln MTs).