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Plant Oils Global Trade

Oilseed Majors

The major countries that are producers of oilseeds are USA, Malaysia, Indonesia, India, EU-15 Countries, China, Central Europe, Canada, Brazil & Argentina

Top Producers of Oilseeds ( in alphabetical order)

Soybean (Soybean Oil)

Argentina, Brazil, Canada, China, CIS, EU-25, India, Japan, S Korea, Taiwan, US

Rapeseed (Canola / Rapeseed Oil)

Australia, Canada, China, CIS, EU-25, India, Japan, US

Sunflower (Sunflower Oil)

Argentina, China, CIS, EU-25, US

Palm (Palm Oil)

China, EU-25, India, Indonesia, Malaysia

Peanut (Peanut/Groundnut Oil)

Argentina, Canada, China, EU-25, India, Mexico, US

Essential Oil Majors

The major exporters of essential oils are the United States, the European Union (EU) and a number of developing countries, the most important of which are China, Indonesia, India and Brazil.

Oilseeds & Essential Oils International Trade Links

Plant Oils in USA

· The major oilseeds of USA are soybeans and sunflowerseed.

· US Oilseeds Supply & Distribution – from USDA

· Vvalue of US Exports of Selected Oilseeds & Products – University of Texas (PDF)

· Lesquerella & Vernonia – Oilseeds for Arid Lands

Plant Oils in Malaysia

· The major oilseeds of Malaysia are palm and palm kernel oil.

· Development of Environment-friendly Insect Repellants from Leaf Oils of Selected Australian Plants (PDF)

· Malaysian Palm Oil Council

· Malaysian Palm Oil Board

· The Price of Malaysia’s Palm Oil Expansion

Plant Oils in Indonesia

· The major oilseeds of Indonesia are palm and palm kernel oil.

· Palm Oil Production A Mainstay of North Sumatran Economy

Plant Oils in India

India produces soy and rapeseed oil, but owing to its huge demand, India is the world’s largest importer of vegetable oils. India is also the world’s largest producer of castor oil.

· Western Ghats – A Hotspot of Aromatic & Medicinal Plants

· Impact of Trade Liberalisation on India’s Oilseeds & Edible Oils Sector (PDF)

· India’s Oilseeds Revolution – 2001 News Article

Plant Oils in Europe

· The Significance of Oilseeds within the Framework of the Future Agriculture Policies of the EU (PDF)

· Oilseeds in Eastern Europe

· The Impact of Rapeseed in Germany & Europe

· History of Soybeans & Soyfoods in Europe

· Review of the Potential Uses of Plants Grown for Extracts & Oil – UK Market Study (PDF)

Plant Oils in China

· Overview of China Oilseeds Market (PDF)

· Oilseeds in China – USDA Report (2000)

· China – Fibers & Oilseeds Statistics – Cornell University

Plant Oils in Canada

· Essential Oil Industry in Alberta, Canada

· Canada Grains & Oilseeds Outlook – 2002 Report (PDF)

· Canadian Oilseeds Crops – from Canadian Encyclopedia

· Canola Council of Canada

Plant Oils in Brazil

· The major oilseeds of Brazil are soybeans and sunflower. Another noteworthy oilseed from Brazil is castorseed.

Plant Oils in Argentina

· The major oilseeds of Argentina are soybeans and sunflowerseed.

Plant Oils - Other Countries

· Australian Oilseeds Federation

· Essential Oils Review – Govt of Tasmania

· Producing Essential Oils in West Africa

· New Crops & Oilseeds from Ethiopia & Elsewhere

Prominent Companies in the Plant-derived Chemicals Market

  • Active Organics Incorporated
  • Aloecorp
  • Berwind Group
  • Boehringer Ingelheim GmbH
  • Cargill Incorporated
  • Chr. Hansen Holding A/S
  • Cognis GmbH
  • Croda International plc
  • Danisco A/S
  • Degussa AG
  • Desert Whale Jojoba Company Incorporated
  • Florida Chemical Company Incorporated
  • FMC Corporation
  • Givaudan SA
  • Haarmann & Reimer GmbH
  • Hauser Incorporated
  • Hercules Incorporated
  • ICC Industries Incorporated
  • Indena SpA
  • International Flavors & Fragrances Incorporated
  • International Specialty Products Incorporated
  • Kalsec Incorporated
  • Kelco (CP) ApS
  • Koster Keunen Incorporated
  • Lebermuth Company Incorporated
  • Manheimer (J.) Incorporated
  • Multiceras SA de CV
  • NaPro BioTherapeutics Incorporated
  • Phytogen Life Sciences Incorporated
  • Polarome International Incorporated
  • Pure World Incorporated
  • Raisio Group
  • Rhodia SA
  • Sensient Technologies Corporation
  • Strahl & Pitsch Incorporated
  • Sunkist Growers
  • Todd (AM) Group of Companies
  • Treatt plc
  • Triarco Industries Incorporated
  • Tyco International Limited
  • Ventura Coastal Corporation

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