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Papua New Guinea Palm Oil Production By Year

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Project Overview Papua New Guinea is one of the most biodiverse and heavily forested countries in the world. The country’s economy is heavily reliant on agriculture, particularly palm oil, coffee and cocoa. Production of palm oil is dominated by two large-scale plantation companies, while cocoa production engages around 20 percent of the rural population through smallholder “As we celebrate 50 years of independence, this policy marks the beginning of a new era for Papua New Guinea’s palm oil industry—one built on inclusivity, sustainability, and shared prosperity,” PM Marape said.

Papua New Guinea Palm Oil Area Harvested by Year

Credit: IPA Papua New Guinea’s three key cash crops consist of cocoa, coffee and palm oil. The expected 2024 return is quite extraordinary given the economy experienced an unprecedented boom in cash-crop export receipts in 2021 and 2022, due to a Dami Research Station, P.O. Box 97, Kimbe, West New Britain Province 621, Papua New Guinea Tel +675 7999 9494 • [email protected]

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A new report claims that palm oil executives in PNG have bribed officials, paid police to brutalize villagers, used child labor, and participated in an apparent tax evasion scheme. Chart and table showing historical data – Papua New Guinea Palm Oil Production by Year (1000 MT)

Preamble The Papua New Guinea National Interpretation 2017 is based on the generic document of the Principles and Criteria for Sustainable Palm Oil 2013 (P&C 2013), which will be used as a standard for palm oil mills and plantations attaining certification under RSPO. Since 1967, NBPOL has grown from humble beginnings to become a global powerhouse in sustainable palm oil production. NBPOL is also the only Original content The Council of Palm Oil Producing Countries (CPOPC) forecasts an increase in palm oil production this year across Malaysia, Indonesia, Honduras, and Papua New Guinea, compared to 2024 levels. In its Annual Report Market & Outlook 2025, the council noted that although Indonesia’s production is expected to recover, factors such as stagnating

Small farmers, through cultivation on their own customary land (Village Oil Palm – VOP) and leased land (Land Settlement Scheme – LSS), contribute a large share of oil palm fruit production in West New Britain and the Popondetta Plains – less so in Milne Bay and New Ireland. These farmers, however, gain a very small share of the value from this industry. (Chapter 5.1)

What’s the Real Cost of Papua New Guinea’s Palm Oil?

See updated September 2025 prices for Papua New Guinea Palm Oil per kilogram (Kg) and per pound (lb). Updated Daily. This article uses a case study in Papua New Guinea (PNG), where the government seeks to attract large-scale transnational investments for oil palm production by formalizing large swathes of customary land. The Council of Palm Oil Producing Countries (CPOPC) forecasts an increase in palm oil production this year across Malaysia, Indonesia, Honduras and Papua New Guinea compared to 2024 levels. In its “Annual Report Market & Outlook 2025”, the council noted that although Indonesia’s production is expected to recover, factors such as stagnating and

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Palm oil production in Papua New Guinea is estimated to grow 1.9% year-on-year in 2026, to 761 thousand metric tons, after increasing 5.2% since 1976. In 2021, the country ranked 8th in the world, with Honduras overtaking it at 681 thousand metric tons.

It may not have involved rocket science, but Hargy Oil Palms Ltd has experienced significant success in boosting palm oil yields in West New Britain. But Chief Executive Graham King believes the success of agriculture in PNG will ultimately depend on secure land tenure and foreign investment. Oil Palm growers, investors and stakeholders need to take notice and work closely with the government to revamp the once thriving industry. The global palm oil market is expected to see steady growth in the coming year, but producers in the Asia-Pacific region are facing a mix of one

Chart and table showing historical data – Papua New Guinea Palm Oil Production by Year (1000 MT)

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An unprecedented increase in oil palm developments may be underway in Papua New Guinea (PNG) through controversial “special agricultural and business leases” (SABLs) covering over two million

Abstract This paper uses the case study of Papua New Guinea (PNG) to engage with the debate on customary land formalization processes, derived from Hernando de Soto’s ‘Mystery of Capital’ (2000). The case of the oil palm industry in PNG demonstrates that customary land registration processes may be captured by powerful ‘big men’ and companies, within an environment of

Download Table | 1. Estate and smallholder production details for each oil palm scheme in Papua from publication: Improving Productivity of the Smallholder Oil Palm Sector in Papua New Guinea: A The Papua New Guinea National Interpretation 2014 is based on the generic document of the Principles and Criteria for Sustainable Palm Oil 2013 (P&C 2013), which will be used as a standard for palm oil mills and plantations attaining certification under RSPO. A two-year investigation by international NGO Global Witness has revealed the shocking extent of human rights abuses and rampant deforestation in Papua New Guinea.

Executive Summary The palm oil industry has the potential to generate significant economic growth in Papua New Guinea (PNG). Palm oil is PNG’s most successful agricultural crop, accounting for around 39% of agricultural export earnings over the last decade while directly providing income for over 160,000 people living in rural households.

Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has reaffirmed the government’s dedication to fuelling the growth of the oil palm industry in Papua New Guinea. The sector, which stands as the country’s leading agricultural export, generated over K2.8 billion in exports in 2022, marking a pivotal contribution to the national economy. Prime Minister Marape highlighted the

The Council of Palm Oil Producing Countries (CPOPC) forecasts an increase in palm oil production this year across Malaysia, Indonesia, Honduras, and Papua New Guinea, compared to 2024 levels. Tainted palm oil and its derivatives from Papua New Guinea plantations were sold on to well-known big brands including Kellogg’s, Nestlé, Colgate, Danone, Palm Oil Production 2022 Calendar Year (Jan -Dec) — (Last Chart Updated on 06/15/2025) Subregions: Primary Production in Papua New Guinea (~80% of total palm oil production) Oro (34% of total palm oil production) West New Britain (23% of total palm oil production) Sandaun (16% of total palm oil production)

Oil Palm Oil Palm is Papua New Guinea’s leading and most successful agricultural crop, generating around 40% of agricultural export earnings and providing direct income for over 160 000 rural households. In 2008, the oil palm export revenues exceeded the K1 billion mark, and this trend has remained since. The West New Britain Provincial Government, in partnership with the Oil Palm Industry Corporation (OPIC), proudly welcomes the National Executive Council’s (NEC) approval of the National Palm Oil Policy 2025-2030. This landmark policy marks a historic step forward for Papua New Guinea’s leading agricultural export industry, setting a new direction for growth, Chart and table showing historical data – Papua New Guinea Palm Kernel Oil Production by Year (1000 MT)

In 2008, New Britain Palm Oil Ltd acquired 100% of Ramu shares to expand its overall oil palm operations in Papua New Guinea. As a result of this takeover, approximately 2 500 ha of sugarcane land was converted to oil palm. Sugar production Consistent sugar production over the years has been hampered by various unforeseen problems. In Papua New Guinea, while overall production of palm oil decreased by 21.1% due to the 2023 volcanic eruption, recovery efforts are now complete, with a rebound in production expected in 2025. Banana production continued to grow and increased with 26.7% compared to 2023. Environmental sustainability of oil palm cultivation in Papua New Guinea Paul N. Nelson, Michael J. Webb, Ian Orrell, Harm van Rees, Murom Banabas, Suzanne Berthelsen, Marcus Sheaves, Felix Bakani, Otto Pukam, Michael Hoare, William Griffiths, Graham King, Peter Carberry, Rachel Pipai, Ann McNeill, Petra Meekers, Simon Lord, James Butler, Tony Pattison, John Armour

The Council of Palm Oil Producing Countries (CPOPC) anticipates an increase in palm oil production this year across Malaysia, Indonesia, Honduras and Papua New Guinea, compared to 2024 levels.

Smallholders who cultivate oil palm under Land Settlement Schemes in PNG are suffering from low income and over-population. Under an oil palm project, introduced in 1967, smallholders were granted Hargy Oil Palms Limited (HOPL) was incorporated in 1976 and is wholly owned by SIPEF, a Belgium company headquartered at Kasteel Calesberg,