Pakistan Vegetable Oil and Animal Fats industry

By Sir Zubair
Revenue in the Edible Oils market amounts to US$1.69bn in
2024. The market is expected to grow annually by 7.66%
(CAGR 2024-2028).
Pakistan is expected to rise in animal fat consumption,
reaching 192.2 thousand metric tons by 2026.
Palm oil is the major imported oil in Pakistan

Palm Oil Imports of Pakistan.

$3 billion import in 2022.

Challenges:
• Import dependence: Pakistan relies heavily on imports
of palm oil, soybean oil, and sunflower oil to meet
domestic demand.
• Yield improvement: Low oilseed yields due to factors
like inadequate irrigation, outdated farming practices,
and limited access to quality seeds.

Recommendations:
Pakistan meets around 30% of its vegetable oil demand through
domestic oilseed crops. Encourage local farmers to increase oilseed
cultivation.
Government support, research, and extension services can enhance
oilseed production.
Encourage investment in oilseed crushing mills to extract oil locally
Facilitate SMEs in the edible oil sector by providing access to credit,
technology, and training.