Palm oil is extracted from the flesh of the oil palm fruit. It’s one of the most widely traded vegetable oils globally, used in food, cosmetics, and industrial applications. Ghana’s climate favors high-quality oil palm production, making this a strong agro-export product.
- Food: Cooking oil, margarines, shortenings, and processed foods (snacks, baked goods).
- Cosmetics: Soaps, lotions, and creams as a moisturizing base.
- Biofuels: Biodiesel production, growing in Europe and Asia.
- Industrial: Lubricants, surfactants, and oleochemicals.
- Sustainable Palm Oil Certification (RSPO) growing in demand among Western buyers.
- Plant-based food boom — palm oil remains a cost-effective fat.
- Biofuel mandates in Asia are increasing palm oil demand for energy.
NAICS:
- 311225 – Fats and Oils Refining and Blending.
- 325620 – Toilet Preparation Manufacturing.

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This verification strengthens our commitment to traceable sourcing, trusted cooperative partnerships, and international trade readiness
Woatome delivers practical, easy-to-apply digital training in the standards and guidelines that matter for agricultural production. Our team is certified in Codex and HACCP, and we continuously study and interpret all relevant industry standards to ensure our guidance is accurate and up to date. We equip farmers, cooperatives, and partners with the compliance knowledge they need to meet food-safety, quality, and export requirements across a wide range of crops.
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Our footprint spans education, trade, and community impact. By becoming certified in standards and teaching them to cocoa cooperatives, we raise the bar for safety and export readiness. With active operations in both Ghana and the USA, Woatome connects origin with opportunity—creating value across borders