Palm oil imports in Brazil
Brazil: Palm oil imports was 261,000 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Palm oil imports in Brazil, 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 Brazil stood at 261,000 tonnes.
That represents a change of down 6.1% on the previous year and up 4.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, palm oil imports in Brazil peaked at 365,000 tonnes in 2021 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 1962.
That places Brazil 33rd out of 189 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.
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 | 222.22 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 1,000 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 900 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 3,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 800 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 5,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 38,800 tonnes | 2,000 tonnes | 56,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 86,900 tonnes | 30,000 tonnes | 190,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 209,100 tonnes | 143,000 tonnes | 252,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 287,000 tonnes | 244,000 tonnes | 365,000 tonnes | 4 |
Countries ranked near Brazil
More energy & mining data for Brazil
- Fuel imports 11.1% (2025)
- Ores and metals imports 2.9% (2025)
- Ores and metals exports 12.2% (2025)
- Gas production 265.68 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 1,248 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 265.68 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 1,248 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 16.1% (2025)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 15.0% (2024)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 50.4% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is palm oil imports in Brazil?
- Palm oil imports in Brazil was 261,000 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 Brazil?
- The highest recorded value was 365,000 tonnes in 2021.
- What is the lowest palm oil imports recorded in Brazil?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1962.
- How does Brazil rank for palm oil imports?
- Brazil ranks 33rd out of 189 countries with data for 2023.
- Is palm oil imports rising or falling in Brazil?
- Over the last ten years it is up 4.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Brazil 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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