Area
Malaysia
Commodity Group
Oilseeds, oils and meals
Commodity
Palm oil
Date
01/04/2019
Policy Category
Trade
Policy Instrument
Bilateral, sector-specific trade initiatives
Description
From April 2019 to June 2019: Signed an MoU whereby China would step up its purchases of Malaysian palm oil and palm oil-based products over the next 5 years. The two countries also agreed to set up, in China, an aviation biofuel plant, as well as to develop the countrys production of unsaturated fat. Furthermore, a Chinese state-owned enterprise was chosen to resume construction of Malaysias East Coast Rail Link, along with commitments by China to increase its purchases of Malaysian palm oil. The two countries also agreed to simplify the procedures for importing Malaysian palm oil into China.
