castor soybean peanut oil processing plant in ethiopia

   
castor soybean peanut oil processing plant in ethiopia
                                               
                                               
                                               
                                               
  • castor soybean peanut oil processing plant in ethiopia
  • Where are edible oil processing factories located in Ethiopia?
  • In addition, several large edible oil processing factories are under construction or in a pilot phase (located in Bahir Dar, Debre Markos, Burie, Wolkitie, Sebeta, and Dire Dawa). These large-scale factories have a designed production capacity greater than the annual edible oil demand within Ethiopia.
  • What oilseeds are used in Ethiopia?
  • Nine oilseeds namely noug, gomenzer, linseed, soybean, sunflower, castor, sesame, ground nut and cotton are important in Ethiopia for edible oil consumption. During the last 60 years, 156 varieties with their production practices were registered. Sesame contributes significantly to the foreign currency earnings next to coffee.
  • Should Ethiopia export castor oil?
  • The world demand for castor oil is estimated to grow at the rate of 5 to 7% per annum. Since the domestic market is virtually non-existent, and the price is higher that any other vegetable oil, the general recommendation for a country like Ethiopia is to export whatever is produced.
  • Where does castor oil grow?
  • Castor (Ricinus Communis L.) is a non-edible oil crop that is adapted to tropical and semi-arid tropical regions. The plant is thought to be native to East Africa and possibly Ethiopia, where it exhibits great variability. In Ethiopia, castor oil grows annually in the lowlands and as a small perennial tree in the highlands .