• How much Indonesian palm oil is needed in 2023?
  • According to Kadin, the total demand for Indonesian palm oil for both domestic consumption and exports reached 53 million tons in 2023. The demand for Indonesian palm oil is expected to continue increasing in the next two decades. However, the supply potential is likely to fall short.
  • Will Indonesia’s palm oil supply match the rise in demand?
  • Kadin predicts that, given the current conditions, the growth in Indonesian palm oil supply has yet to match the rise in demand. They estimate that the national palm oil supply will only reach 66.2 million tons by 2035 and 89.9 million tons by 2050, which is lower than the demand levels.
  • How did Indonesia become the world’s top palm oil producer?
  • The association advocated for policies that encouraged palm oil cultivation and implemented initiatives to enhance production techniques. These efforts were the driving force behind a substantial increase in output, positioning Indonesia as the world’s top palm oil producer by the early 2000s. Navigating Industry Challenges
  • Can the Indonesian palm oil agency improve the management of palm oil?
  • GAPKI’s Deputy Chairman III, Satria B Wibawa, believes that the Indonesian Palm Oil Agency could be a solution to improve the management of the palm oil industry from upstream to downstream. Through this agency, it is hoped that the issue of production stagnation can be addressed.
  • Why should India invest in Indonesian palm oil?
  • Looking ahead: Harmonizing growth and sustainability India is one of the largest importers of Indonesian palm oil, making the sustainability and growth of Indonesia’s palm oil industry directly impactful. The environmental and social practices promoted by GAPKI resonate with Indian consumers’ demand for responsibly sourced products.
  • Does Indonesia produce sustainable palm oil?
  • In 2008, the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) introduced specific criteria that producers must adhere to in order to produce Certified Sustainable Palm Oil (CSPO). However, in 2021, Indonesia only produced approximately 11 million metric tons of certified sustainable palm oil. Sustainable Palm Oil Certification