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Discuss the factors behind distribution of global palm oil production. Why does India depend on palm oil imports despite having conditions suitable for its cultivation?

Introduction

Palm oil is considered as one of the most consumable edible oil in the world. India is the largest consumer and importer of palm oil.

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Main Body

Palm oil is considered as one of the most consumable edible oil in the world. India is the largest consumer and importer of palm oil.

Factors for distribution of global palm oil production:

1Suitable climate → majorate temperature (20-25°C)

2Rainfall availability → about 200cm

3Most fertile soil → Indonesia and Malaysia - converted rain forest for palm oil production

4Market availability huge international demand encourage cultivation of palm oil in developing countries like ASEAN

India - largest importer of palm oil despite having suitable conditions due to:

1Demand-supply mismatch → rising population and middle class → huge demand

2Easy import option → for industries, it is easy to import → less custom duty

3Cowbed model → huge price fluctuation

4Reduced cultivable area (25 million) and stagnant palm oil production since last decade

5Lack of govt support → not implemented at high properly

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Conclusion

India's National Mission on Palm Oil Productivity will help to make India self-sufficient in palm oil sector

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Diagram

Map showing major palm oil producing countries in Africa and Southeast Asia

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Topper

CHAUDHARY VIPULBHAI KARMANBHAI

AIR 1152025

Subject & Paper

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Topic

Distribution of Key Natural Resources across the world

Palm Oil Production and Distribution

Global Palm Oil Distribution and Indian Dependency

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