Malaysian Palm Oil
A sector on the forefront of sustainability and innovation, palm oil is driving the Malaysian economy, supporting small farmers, uplifting rural communities and helping to feed the world.
The Palm Brief
Statement from MPOC on EUDR Delay
MEDIA STATEMENT MPOC: DELAY TO EUDR IS THE RIGHT DECISION The following is a statement from Belvinder Kaur Sron, Chief Executive Officer of the Malaysian Palm Oil Council. “The EU…
Statement from MPOC on EUDR Delay
MEDIA STATEMENT MPOC: EU MUST NOW DO THE RIGHT THING, AND DELAY EUDR The following is a statement from Belvinder Kaur Sron, Chief Executive Officer of the Malaysian Palm Oil…
MSPO and the EUDR: Myths vs Facts
The implementation date for the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) is fast approaching – it is the 30th December 2024. The EUDR is a non-tariff barrier imposed by the EU that…
Society & Economics
The palm oil sector is a major contributor to the Malaysian economy and is a key export to markets across the globe.
of the entire Malaysian GDP is made up of the palm oil sector
of all Malaysian palm oil is produced by small farmers
million Malaysians employed across the palm oil supply chain
markets across the globe where palm oil is sold
largest producer of palm oil in the world
of all Malaysia’s exports are from the palm oil sector
Malaysians have been lifted out of poverty by palm oil farming
tonnes of palm oil are produced each year
small farmers across the country are involved in palm oil farming
The Value Chain
Conservation & Sustainability
Malaysia and the palm oil sector contribute significantly to domestic & international sustainability efforts and continue to work to protect forests and wildlife.
of Malaysia is covered by forests set aside for protection, conservation and recreational use
hectares of land are certified by MSPO, the largest certification scheme in the world
new hectares of forest area have been added in the last decade
tonnes of palm oil are produced per hectare, up to 20x more than any other vegetable oil
increase in the carbon stock of Malaysia’s forests over the last decade
of Malaysia’s oil palm plantations are certified by MSPO