AreaEthiopia

Commodity GroupOilseeds, oils and meals

CommodityPalm oil

Date01/11/2019

Policy CategoryTrade

Policy InstrumentImport policy/market regulation

DescriptionRaised the number of private and state-owned companies that are authorized to import refined palm oil for subsequent distribution to local markets at government-set prices.

NotesETHIOPIA – import regulation: The Ethiopian Government has raised the number of private and state-owned companies that are authorized to import refined palm oil for subsequent distribution to local markets under government-set prices. Reportedly, the selected companies will benefit from duty-free privileges and preferential access to foreign exchange (see also MPPU Aug.’15).