Palm oil imports in Argentina
Argentina: Palm oil imports was 6,000 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Palm oil imports in Argentina, 1961–2023
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
The most recent figure for palm oil imports in Argentina is 6,000 tonnes, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 100.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, palm oil imports in Argentina peaked at 11,000 tonnes in 2015 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 1961.
That places Argentina 118th out of 189 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 111.11 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 1,000 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 400 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 1,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 500 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 2,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 100 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 1,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 700 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 2,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 4,500 tonnes | 3,000 tonnes | 11,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 5,250 tonnes | 3,000 tonnes | 6,000 tonnes | 4 |
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More energy & mining data for Argentina
- Fuel imports 6.2% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 3.3% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 0.2% (2024)
- Gas production 451.54 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 9,848 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 451.54 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 9,848 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 8.8% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 21.8% (2024)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 48.9% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is palm oil imports in Argentina?
- Palm oil imports in Argentina was 6,000 tonnes in 2023, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest palm oil imports recorded in Argentina?
- The highest recorded value was 11,000 tonnes in 2015.
- What is the lowest palm oil imports recorded in Argentina?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1961.
- How does Argentina rank for palm oil imports?
- Argentina ranks 118th out of 189 countries with data for 2023.
- Is palm oil imports rising or falling in Argentina?
- Over the last ten years it is up 100.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Argentina data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Palm oil imports. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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