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Western demand for palm oil not as great as Asian demand

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Rajjun Sahota

Published May 27, 2020

Demand for palm oil is not as high in Western Nations as it is in Asia. Part of this is due to proximity to major producers in South East Asia like Indonesia and Malaysia, but also American and European perception that palm oil is bad for the environment. Western consumers prefer alternatives, like soybean oil, as there is less stigma related to the production.

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