The Thail palm oil sector - A growing sector


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Date: September, 2005

Abstract: As the growth in the world’s population and income continues, the consumption of vegetable oils and animal fats is rising to a new high. This is particularly true in developing countries where population growth rates are relatively high and incomes are rising fast.

Vegetable oils have been replacing animal fats in terms of consumption. Among the vegetable oils, growth varies between the varieties. Two main alternatives stand out: soybean and palm oil. Currently, soybean dominat...

Research Type: F&A Review


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