SEAToday.com, Jakarta - Palm oil is a highly prized commodity with a wide range of applications in everyday products, from baked goods to cosmetics. Derived from oil palm trees that grow in tropical humid climates, palm oil is prevalent across Africa, Asia, and Latin America.
According to a report by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Indonesia ranks as the world's top palm oil producer. With 59 percent share of global production, Indonesia supplies over half of the world's palm oil supply.
Check out the infographic above to discover the other leading palm oil-producing nations!