West African palm oil sales to the United Kingdom reach 40,000 tons
- When
- 1855
- Where
- Trading Port
- Episodes
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The event claims West African palm oil sales to the United Kingdom reached 40,000 tons around 1855, centered on Liverpool. While palm oil was a sought-after commodity for industrial lubricants during the Industrial Revolution, the specific 40,000-ton figure for 1855 is not supported by the provided passages. The sources confirm Liverpool's significance as a trading port and its involvement in Atlantic commerce, but do not verify the specific tonnage or date.
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Background and detail
Background. Palm oil is an edible vegetable oil derived from the African oil palm. It became a highly sought-after commodity by British traders for use as an industrial lubricant during Britain's Industrial Revolution. By around 1870, palm oil constituted the primary export of some West African countries, though the specific volume for 1855 is not detailed in the sources.
Liverpool as Entrepôt. Liverpool was well placed to trade across the Atlantic Ocean. During the 19th century, at least 40% of the world's entire trade passed through Liverpool. The city was a major port involved in various trades, including the Atlantic slave trade in earlier centuries, and later served as a hub for transatlantic commerce.
People involved
- British Traders · Commodity Buyers
- Liverpool Merchants · Port Operators
Sources
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