Palm oil is one of Indonesia’s top exports, and the country is the world’s largest producer and exporter of the commodity. In 2017, Indonesia earned US$21.8 billion from palm oil exports, making it the world’s fifth-largest palm oil producer.
Most of Indonesia’s palm oil is exported to India, China, the European Union, and Pakistan. The country’s main palm oil-producing regions are Sumatra, Kalimantan, and Sulawesi.
Palm oil is a versatile commodity that is used in a wide range of products, …