Palm oil imports in Austria
Austria: Palm oil imports was 33,000 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
33,000 tonnes
Change on year
up 10.0%
World rank
87th
of 190 countries
All-time high
85,000 tonnes
in 2008
All-time low
4,000 tonnes
in 1965
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Palm oil imports in Austria, 1961–2023
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2023, palm oil imports in Austria stood at 33,000 tonnes.
That represents a change of up 10.0% on the previous year and down 29.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, palm oil imports in Austria peaked at 85,000 tonnes in 2008 and was at its lowest, 4,000 tonnes, in 1965.
Austria ranks 87th of 190 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Palm oil imports in Austria, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 5,000 tonnes | — |
| 1962 | 5,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1963 | 6,000 tonnes | +20.0% |
| 1964 | 5,000 tonnes | -16.7% |
| 1965 | 4,000 tonnes | -20.0% |
| 1966 | 4,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1967 | 5,000 tonnes | +25.0% |
| 1968 | 5,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1969 | 6,000 tonnes | +20.0% |
| 1970 | 10,000 tonnes | +66.7% |
| 1971 | 12,000 tonnes | +20.0% |
| 1972 | 10,000 tonnes | -16.7% |
| 1973 | 9,000 tonnes | -10.0% |
| 1974 | 11,000 tonnes | +22.2% |
| 1975 | 13,000 tonnes | +18.2% |
| 1976 | 16,000 tonnes | +23.1% |
| 1977 | 16,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1978 | 15,000 tonnes | -6.2% |
| 1979 | 16,000 tonnes | +6.7% |
| 1980 | 17,000 tonnes | +6.2% |
| 1981 | 18,000 tonnes | +5.9% |
| 1982 | 20,000 tonnes | +11.1% |
| 1983 | 21,000 tonnes | +5.0% |
| 1984 | 21,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 20,000 tonnes | -4.8% |
| 1986 | 22,000 tonnes | +10.0% |
| 1987 | 20,000 tonnes | -9.1% |
| 1988 | 24,000 tonnes | +20.0% |
| 1989 | 26,000 tonnes | +8.3% |
| 1990 | 31,000 tonnes | +19.2% |
| 1991 | 32,000 tonnes | +3.2% |
| 1992 | 36,000 tonnes | +12.5% |
| 1993 | 36,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 36,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 31,000 tonnes | -13.9% |
| 1996 | 38,000 tonnes | +22.6% |
| 1997 | 41,000 tonnes | +7.9% |
| 1998 | 45,000 tonnes | +9.8% |
| 1999 | 38,000 tonnes | -15.6% |
| 2000 | 31,000 tonnes | -18.4% |
| 2001 | 34,000 tonnes | +9.7% |
| 2002 | 34,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 34,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 47,000 tonnes | +38.2% |
| 2005 | 60,000 tonnes | +27.7% |
| 2006 | 65,000 tonnes | +8.3% |
| 2007 | 73,000 tonnes | +12.3% |
| 2008 | 85,000 tonnes | +16.4% |
| 2009 | 70,000 tonnes | -17.6% |
| 2010 | 54,000 tonnes | -22.9% |
| 2011 | 49,000 tonnes | -9.3% |
| 2012 | 48,000 tonnes | -2.0% |
| 2013 | 47,000 tonnes | -2.1% |
| 2014 | 43,000 tonnes | -8.5% |
| 2015 | 46,000 tonnes | +7.0% |
| 2016 | 43,000 tonnes | -6.5% |
| 2017 | 35,000 tonnes | -18.6% |
| 2018 | 36,000 tonnes | +2.9% |
| 2019 | 36,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 31,000 tonnes | -13.9% |
| 2021 | 52,000 tonnes | +67.7% |
| 2022 | 30,000 tonnes | -42.3% |
| 2023 | 33,000 tonnes | +10.0% |
Austria compared with similar countries
- Austria's 33,000 tonnes is above the median for high income countries, which is 22,000 tonnes, 1.5× the median. (62 countries reporting)
- Austria's 33,000 tonnes is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 24,500 tonnes, 1.3× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 5,000 tonnes | 4,000 tonnes | 6,000 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 12,800 tonnes | 9,000 tonnes | 16,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 20,900 tonnes | 17,000 tonnes | 26,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 36,400 tonnes | 31,000 tonnes | 45,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 53,300 tonnes | 31,000 tonnes | 85,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 43,700 tonnes | 35,000 tonnes | 54,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 36,500 tonnes | 30,000 tonnes | 52,000 tonnes | 4 |
Countries ranked near Austria
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- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary energy use, annual growth rate -1.66 % change on previous year (2025)
- Coal consumption, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Coal consumption, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary energy use, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary energy use, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Coal production, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- Coal production, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel imports 7.5% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is palm oil imports in Austria?
- Palm oil imports in Austria was 33,000 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 Austria?
- The highest recorded value was 85,000 tonnes in 2008.
- What is the lowest palm oil imports recorded in Austria?
- The lowest recorded value was 4,000 tonnes in 1965.
- How does Austria rank for palm oil imports?
- Austria ranks 87th out of 190 countries with data for 2023.
- Is palm oil imports rising or falling in Austria?
- Over the last ten years it is down 29.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Austria 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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