Malaysia pledges steady supply of sustainable palm oil to India
Malaysia reaffirmed its commitment to supply sustainable palm oil to India, highlighting exports of 3.4 million tonnes worth nearly US$3.4 billion in 2024. Plantation Minister Johari Abdul Ghani emphasized MSPO-certified sustainable production, nutritional benefits, and collaboration with India’s edible oil initiatives, supporting food security, value-added products, and climate-conscious practices.
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has reaffirmed its commitment to be a consistent and reliable supplier of sustainable palm oil to India.
Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani highlighted that palm oil remains India’s most consumed edible oil, representing 34.2 per cent or 9.7 million tonnes of the country’s total edible oil consumption of 28.3 million tonnes.
“Malaysia continues to be a significant trading partner for India, having exported 3.4 million tonnes of palm oil and palm-based products to the country last year, valued at nearly RM15 billion (US$3.4 billion),” he said at the Globoil India 2025 Conference in Mumbai.
Johari also highlighted palm oil’s strengths as an effective, competitive and nutrition-rich edible oil that plays a vital role in food products.
He stressed that Malaysia’s palm oil is produced through a certification system that is sustainable, transparent and certified via the Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) certification.
MSPO has also been recognised by the European Union as a credible sustainability framework.
“Going forward, we must ensure that all edible oils, palm, soybean, rapeseed, sunflower and others are produced sustainably, because we have a responsibility to protect our climate and forests through our continuous efforts against deforestation.
“India, with its 1.4 billion population, is central to this effort. No one shall overlook India’s importance in global food security and supply,” he said.
Ahead of Globoil, Johari participated in a high-level dialogue session with Solvent Extractors’ Association of India representatives.
He shared Malaysia’s experiences in managing imports of food products, strengthening food security and navigating geopolitical challenges that affect global trade flows.
He further expressed Malaysia’s willingness to support India’s National Mission on Edible Oils-Oil Palm, through the sharing of technical expertise, best practices and cooperation in developing value-added palm oil products, including initiatives such as fortified palm oil to address nutritional challenges.
The visit reinforces Malaysia’s strategic focus on food security, sustainability and long-term growth, while deepening bilateral trade and industry cooperation between Malaysia and India in the edible oils sector.
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Source : Straits Times
