The palm oil industry is located in Old Bendel State because the state has a suitable soil and climate for growing palm trees, which produce palm oil.

Palm oil is extracted from the fruits of the oil palm tree, which thrives in tropical regions with abundant rainfall and sunshine.

Old Bendel State, which comprises the present-day Edo and Delta states, is one of the major palm oil-producing areas in Nigeria.

Therefore, the availability of raw materials in the state attracts and supports the palm oil industry.