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  • How is palm oil processed in Côte d'Ivoire?
  • Palm Oil processing in Côte d’Ivoire is done by 16 large Oil mills and several small and medium-sized Oil mills. These processing facilities can process 800 tons of FFB per hour. Additionally, artisanal processors play a significant role in producing Oil and soap for local communities.
  • Who produces the most palm oil in Ivory Coast?
  • But, as in Nigeria and Ghana, it is the smallholders in Ivory Coast, like Desire-Jacques Porquet, who produce most of the country's palm oil. "Palm oil is important because it supports two million people [in Ivory Coast]," Mr Porquet says as he turns off the smooth, tarred highway and drives deep into the bush along a winding, dusty track.
  • Are oil palm projects a success or a failure?
  • The First and Second Oil Palm Projects for the Ivory Coast were rated successful. The projects either achieved or exceeded their objectives, sustainability is likely, and .
  • Who controls industrial palm oil production in West and Central Africa?
  • Industrial palm oil production in West and Central Africa is mainly controlled by five companies: Socfin, Wilmar, Olam, Siat, and Straight KKM (former Feronia). These multinationals control an estimated 67 per cent of the industrial oil palm planted area with foreign investment and may drive continuous expansion.
  • What are the major palm oil companies in Côte d'Ivoire?
  • The biggest names in the industry include Awi, Adamafrique, Adamafrique, Sania, Sarci, and Sifca. Post expects a slight increase in Palm Oil consumption for food over the next two years due to population growth. Côte d’Ivoire’s Palm Oil exports are estimated at 320,000MT for MY2022/23.
  • Where does Wilmar palm oil come from?
  • In Ivory Coast, Wilmar sources its palm oil through the SIFCA Group, which is 27 per cent owned by and supported by Wilmar. SIFCA Group in turn runs its oil palm plantation operations in this country under PalmCi, which has 9,361 hectares of planted areas in the department of Aboisso.