Palm oil, crude

cpc code 21651 covers the industry of crude palm oil production. Palm oil is a versatile and widely-used vegetable oil derived from the fruit of the oil palm tree. It is a major global commodity, with palm oil being the most widely produced and consumed edible oil in the world. The palm oil industry plays a crucial role in the economies of several countries, particularly in Southeast Asia, and is an important component of the broader agricultural and food processing sectors.

The production of crude palm oil involves several key steps. First, the fresh fruit bunches are harvested from the oil palm trees. These bunches are then sterilized, stripped, and digested to extract the crude palm oil. The oil is then clarified, purified, and sometimes further processed depending on the intended use.

The main inputs required for the crude palm oil industry include the oil palm trees, which require specific tropical climates to thrive. Other key inputs include land for cultivation, labor for harvesting and processing, as well as machinery and equipment for the various stages of production. Additionally, the industry relies on a range of supporting infrastructure, such as transportation networks and processing facilities.

The primary output of the crude palm oil industry is, of course, the crude palm oil itself. This oil is then used as an input for a wide range of other industries, including 21652 Refined palm oil, 21653 Palm kernel oil, and 21654 Palm kernel meal. Crude palm oil is a versatile commodity with applications in the food, cosmetic, and biofuel sectors, among others.