(a) the kinds of non-edible oils being exported from / imported to the country;
(b) the quantum of non-edible oils including crude-oil exported / imported during each of the last three years;
(c) whether the Government propose to ban the export of non-edible oils;
(d) if so, the details thereof; and
(e) the time by which final decision in this regard is likely to be taken?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY ( SHRI RAJIV PRATAP RUDY )
(a) & (b) As per statement enclosed.
(c) to (e) At present there is no proposal for banning the export of non-edible oils.
STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.4166 FOR ANSWER ON 14.12.2001
Qty.: (000,M. Tons)
Export of Non- edible oils
Kind 1998-99 1999-2000 2000-2001
Castor Oil 194 235 227
Import of Non- edible oils
Kind 1998-99 1999-2000 2000-2001
P.K.F.A.D. 10 15 9 C.P.O. 35 - - P.F.A.D. 72 112 118 C.P.S. 29 37 77 S.P.K.F.A. 13 4 4 C.P.K.O. - 14 30 S.B.F.A. - 10 - C.P.L. - 47 3 OTHERS 33 11 22
TOTAL 192 250 263
The above figures relate to Oil year from November to October
Note:
P.K.F.A.D. - Palm Kernel Fatty Acid Distilate, C.P.O. - Crude Palm Oil, P.F.A.D. - Palm Fatty Acid Distilate, C.P.S. - Crude palm Steann, C.P.K.O. - Crude Palm Kernel Oil, S.B.F.A. - Split Blend Fatty Acid, C.P.L. - Crude Palmolein.
Source: Solvent Extractor`s Association, Bombay.