Investment Rating - The report does not explicitly provide an investment rating for the edible oil industry Core Insights - The total consumption of edible oil in China has shown fluctuations, with a projected consumption of 140.64 million kilograms in 2023, slightly decreasing to 140.6 million kilograms by 2027 [7][8] - The per capita consumption of edible oil has been relatively stable, with a slight decline from 10.7 kg in 2017 to an estimated 9.97 kg in 2023, indicating a trend towards stagnation in growth [8][12] - The population of China is expected to peak in 2022, with a gradual decline thereafter, which may impact the overall demand for edible oil [9][16] Summary by Sections Total Consumption of Edible Oil - The total consumption of edible oil in China from 2017 to 2027 shows a peak in 2021 at 142.71 million kilograms, followed by a slight decrease in subsequent years [7][8] Per Capita Consumption of Edible Oil - The per capita consumption of edible oil has decreased from 10.7 kg in 2017 to an estimated 9.97 kg in 2023, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -1.4% from 2017 to 2022 [8][12] Population Data - The population of China has shown a slight increase from 14 billion in 2017 to an estimated 14.11 billion in 2023, but is projected to decline gradually after reaching its peak in 2022 [9][16]