Indonesia is the world’s leading producer of palm oil, accounting for more than half of the global output. The oil is extracted from the fruit of the oil palm tree, which grows in abundance in the country’s tropical climate.
There are numerous places in Indonesia where palm oil plantations can be found. The island of Sumatra is a major producer of the commodity, with plantations located in the provinces of North Sumatra, West Sumatra and Riau.
Palm oil is also …