Albania increases the use of palm oil, here's statistics per year...

The palm oil imports at the end of 2016 reached over 2.7 million pounds, increasing by 10.5 % compared to the previous year, reaching a record rate.

Official Customs data points to a strong growth trend at least since 2014, when imports registered the value of 94,000 kilograms.

Based on population statistics, the consumption of palm oil rose to as much as a pound [1 kg] per capita in 2016, from just 20 grams per capita estimated in 2000.

The fruit of palm oil has marked strong growth since 2006, dropping only a year in 2014.

Countries From Import

But what are the countries from which Albania imports palm oil. Official Customs data shows 38% of this product is imported from Malaysia and from Indonesia comes at least 36% of total. A lower weight occupys imports from Greece by 22 percent, and finally Italy has only 4 percent.

Global statistics show Malaysia and Indonesia accounted for about 90% of the global production of palm oil and exports, favoured by tropical rains.

For what use it

Palm oil and its fractions are known in a series of sectors. Various studies in the world have led to the conclusion that at least 50% of the items on market shelves are made up of palm oil or one of its fractions.

The list of sectors that use this product is long and starts from the fast food chain, cosmetics and self - care products, energy, animal food, pharmaceuticals, service industry and food industry.

In any case, in food packs or products that contain palm access, the content is made known by leaving the consumer's choice of whether to consume it or not.

President with palm oil in Albania

During this year, a widespread debate was opened about the use of palm oil in dairy products produced in Albania. By analyzing the samples of certain products, it resulted in the content of palm oil being evidently high what the institutions in the country set in motion.

But since the time of this campaign so far no details have been given on claims raised on the market for high use of palm oil, writes Monitor.

The Effects of Palm Oil

Palm oil is two species produced from palm fruit and produced from fruit.

In both cases palm oil has some typical effects that doctors occasionally recommend finding healthier oils.

There are dozens of studies on negative effects, but the most typical show is that palm oil makes you add more pounds, has more calories and fat, can increase cholesterol levels.

But just as it has negative effects if used in its best form and moderate size, positive health benefits can also be obtained