Palm oil is a commonly used vegetable oil with high demand due to its versatility in various products such as food, cosmetics, and biofuels. Despite concerns about environmental damage and human rights abuses in its production, the industry remains important for providing jobs and economic growth, particularly in several African countries including Nigeria, Liberia, Senegal, Angola, Ghana, Cameroon, Sierra Leone, Congo, Cote d'Ivoire, and Guinea.