The production of oilseeds, and oils and fats in the world has gradually been increasing. Average capita supply of oils and fats in the advanced countries, such as U.S.A. and EEC, is about 10 times as large as a few developing countries.
The greater part of oilseeds, and oils and fats in Japan is imported from foreign countries. Japanese average capita intake of total oils and fats in foods exceeds 25% of the total energy. Recently the yearly amount of quantities per household of edible oil is on a slight decrease.