Republic of Korea vs Saudi Arabia: Palm oil imports
Republic of Korea
658,000
in 2023
Saudi Arabia
669,000
in 2023
Republic of Korea rank
18th
Saudi Arabia rank
17th
Palm oil imports over time
- Republic of Korea
- Saudi Arabia
How they compare
Saudi Arabia currently reports 669,000 against 658,000 in Republic of Korea, a difference of 11,000.
The two have swapped places 14 times across 63 shared years of data; in 1961 it was Saudi Arabia ahead.
Republic of Korea ranks 18th and Saudi Arabia ranks 17th of 190 countries.
Across the 7 decades both report, Republic of Korea averaged higher in 6 and Saudi Arabia in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Republic of Korea | Saudi Arabia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 666.67 | 0 | 666.67 | Republic of Korea |
| 1970s | 15,100 | 7,700 | 7,400 | Republic of Korea |
| 1980s | 134,200 | 100,000 | 34,200 | Republic of Korea |
| 1990s | 226,200 | 168,200 | 58,000 | Republic of Korea |
| 2000s | 305,500 | 247,800 | 57,700 | Republic of Korea |
| 2010s | 434,400 | 445,600 | 11,200 | Saudi Arabia |
| 2020s | 604,250 | 579,750 | 24,500 | Republic of Korea |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher palm oil imports, Republic of Korea or Saudi Arabia?
- Saudi Arabia, at 669,000 against 658,000 in Republic of Korea as of 2023.
- What is the difference in palm oil imports between Republic of Korea and Saudi Arabia?
- 11,000, with Saudi Arabia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Republic of Korea and Saudi Arabia?
- 63 years are reported by both, from 1961 to 2023.
- How do Republic of Korea and Saudi Arabia rank globally for palm oil imports?
- Republic of Korea ranks 18th and Saudi Arabia ranks 17th of 190 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Palm oil imports. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.