The Council of Palm Oil Producing States has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthen cooperation with India on edible oil security, sustainable palm oil production and resilient supply chains.
Highlighting India’s strategic importance to palm oil producing countries, Izzana Salleh, Secretary General, CPOPC stressed the need for a collaborative approach to ensure the supply of edible oil, support farmers and promote sustainable growth.
“India is more than an export destination for palm oil producing countries. It is a partner in the pursuit of food security, resilient supply chains, productive farmers and sustainable growth,” Salleh said at the recent GLOBOIL India 2026 event held in Mumbai.
CPOPC also welcomed India’s initiative to strengthen domestic edible oil production, noting that enhanced domestic capacity and reliable international supplies complement each other to meet the country’s needs.
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The Council has identified palm oil agronomy, better planting materials, smallholder productivity, traceability and sustainable sourcing as key areas for deeper cooperation between producing countries and Indian stakeholders.
Dr. Musdhalifah Machmud, Deputy Secretary General, CPOPC said the growing dynamics of the global edible oil market, especially the demand for biofuel in producing countries will have implications in international trade.
“Food and energy security are legitimate goals. As the national biofuel policy evolves, transparency and dialogue will help Indian producers and buyers plan ahead. Improving productivity, especially among small farmers, is also important to strengthen long-term supply,” he said.
CPOPC is an intergovernmental organization that facilitates cooperation among palm oil producing countries and promotes dialogue with consumer markets. Its member countries are Indonesia, Malaysia, Honduras, Papua New Guinea, Democratic Republic of Congo and Nigeria. Colombia, Ghana and Costa Rica are Observer States. Together, CPOPC member countries account for 90 percent of global palm oil production.
India is the world’s largest importer of palm oil, relying on overseas shipments to meet about 60 percent of its overall edible oil demand. The country imports the majority of its palm oil from Southeast Asian countries, especially Indonesia and Malaysia. The Council of Palm Oil Producing States has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthen cooperation with India on cooking oil safety, sustainable palm oil production and resilient supply chains.
Highlighting India’s strategic importance to palm oil producing countries, Izzana Salleh, Secretary General, CPOPC, stressed the need for a collaborative approach to ensure reliable supply of edible oil, support farmers and promote sustainable growth.
“India is more than an export destination for palm oil producing countries. It is a partner in the pursuit of food security, resilient supply chains, productive farmers and sustainable growth,” Salleh said at the recent GLOBOIL India 2026 event held in Mumbai.
CPOPC also welcomed India’s initiative to strengthen domestic edible oil production, noting that enhanced domestic capacity and reliable international supplies complement each other to meet the country’s needs.
The Council has identified palm oil agronomy, better planting materials, smallholder productivity, traceability and sustainable sourcing as key areas for deeper cooperation between producing countries and Indian stakeholders.
Dr. Musdhalifah Machmud, Deputy Secretary General, CPOPC, said the dynamics of developing in the global vegetable oil market, especially the demand for biofuel in producing countries, will have implications for international trade.
“Food and energy security are legitimate goals. As the national biofuel policy evolves, transparency and dialogue will help Indian producers and buyers plan ahead. Improving productivity, especially among small farmers, is also important to strengthen long-term supply,” he said.
CPOPC is an intergovernmental organization that facilitates cooperation among palm oil producing countries and promotes dialogue with consumer markets. Its member countries are Indonesia, Malaysia, Honduras, Papua New Guinea, Democratic Republic of Congo and Nigeria. Colombia, Ghana and Costa Rica are Observer States. Together, CPOPC member countries account for 90 percent of global palm oil production.
India is the world’s largest importer of palm oil, relying on overseas shipments to meet about 60 percent of its overall edible oil demand. The country imports the majority of its palm oil from Southeast Asian countries, especially Indonesia and Malaysia.
Published on October 7, 2026