Palm oil: US’ demand to continue with increased vaccinations, lifted lockdowns, says industry player Globally, vaccine rollouts are the order of the day and as Covid-19 cases decline, stringent lockdowns will likely be lifted. In relation to palm oil and the United States’ demand for the commodity, Global Agri-Trade Corporation director of sales Benjamin J. Perez sees continuity arising from the positive developments. He believes the US is heading towards a more prosperous market environment, hence opening more opportunities for sustainable palm oil to enter the country. “The Covid-19 pandemic has really changed the market in US with the recent trends in the market, focus on sustainability amongst the rallying charges of non-governmental organisations and consumer advocacy groups,” he said at the virtual Palm Oil Internet Seminar (POINTERS) 2021.