Part of IOI Corporation Berhad's integrated value chain
IOI Oleochemical operates within one of Asia's largest palm-based chemical producers. We convert raw materials into speciality chemicals that serve industries worldwide, backed by decades of operational excellence and technical depth.
Vertically integrated from plantation to finished product
Certified across quality, safety and environmental standards
Serving personal care, home care, food, industrial and pharmaceutical sectors
To be the trusted partner for sustainable oleochemical solutions across every sector we serve. We advance industries through innovation, reliability and responsible sourcing.
Our core values
We operate with clarity and purpose. Every decision reflects our commitment to quality and sustainability to the industries we serve.
We do the right thing
Transparency guides our business. We keep our word and stand behind what we make.
We work as one
Our strength comes from people working together toward shared goals. We collaborate across teams and borders.
Solve problems in better ways
Our chemists and engineers embrace innovation and explore emerging technologies. We invest in research that disrupts industries and redefines what's possible.
We own our impact
From plantation to product, we take ownership and put our heart into what we do.
Getting the best value
Precision ensures optimal value for your investment.
We measure and improve
We monitor our performance to ensure great results across all operations.
One supply chain from soil to shelf
IOI Oleochemical operates within IOI Corporation Berhad's vertically integrated system. We control every stage, from sustainable palm cultivation through refining, conversion, and speciality formulation. This integration means consistency, traceability and the kind of quality assurance that comes from owning the entire process.
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Plantation management and sustainable sourcing
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Refining and processing of raw materials
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Speciality chemical conversion and formulation
Five decades of building capability
From our first refinery to a global network, we've grown by staying focused on what matters. Each milestone marks a commitment kept.
1970
Foundational maiden venture: PKO & PK expellers.
1981
Palmco Holdings (now IOI Oleo) listed on the KLSE (now Bursa Malaysia).
2014
Venture into new range of fatty esters & speciality oleo derivatives under Esterchem (M) Sdn Bhd.
2022
New warehouse (warehouse 5) with capacity up to 5,000 pallets storage space.
2025
Commissioning of our new Cogen plant.
Sustainability embedded in our operations
We source sustainably and produce responsibly. Our commitment to environmental stewardship and social impact runs through every decision we make, from plantation to product.
Traceable to plantation
Community investment programmes
Traceable to mill
Where we operate
Five facilities across three continents serving the world's oleochemical needs