Palm oil imports in Australia
Australia: Palm oil imports was 80,000 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Palm oil imports in Australia, 1961–2023
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
Australia recorded 80,000 tonnes for palm oil imports in 2023.
The figure is up 1.3% on the previous year and down 22.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, palm oil imports in Australia peaked at 160,000 tonnes in 2008 and was at its lowest, 1,000 tonnes, in 1983.
That places Australia 66th 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 | 3,222 tonnes | 2,000 tonnes | 5,000 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 14,700 tonnes | 5,000 tonnes | 28,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 28,200 tonnes | 1,000 tonnes | 88,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 98,500 tonnes | 80,000 tonnes | 114,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 130,200 tonnes | 108,000 tonnes | 160,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 118,200 tonnes | 103,000 tonnes | 138,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 79,750 tonnes | 79,000 tonnes | 80,000 tonnes | 4 |
Countries ranked near Australia
More energy & mining data for Australia
- Fuel imports 11.7% (2025)
- Ores and metals imports 1.9% (2025)
- Ores and metals exports 34.6% (2025)
- Gas production 1,486 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 55,080 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 1,486 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 55,080 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 26.9% (2025)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 4.7% (2024)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 45.8% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is palm oil imports in Australia?
- Palm oil imports in Australia was 80,000 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 Australia?
- The highest recorded value was 160,000 tonnes in 2008.
- What is the lowest palm oil imports recorded in Australia?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,000 tonnes in 1983.
- How does Australia rank for palm oil imports?
- Australia ranks 66th out of 189 countries with data for 2023.
- Is palm oil imports rising or falling in Australia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 22.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Australia 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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