Palm oil imports in Burundi

Burundi: Palm oil imports was 4,000 tonnes in 2022. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2022)
4,000 tonnes
Change on year
down 20.0%
World rank
126th
of 189 countries
All-time high
14,000 tonnes
in 2018
All-time low
1,000 tonnes
in 2010
Years of data
13
2010–2022

Palm oil imports in Burundi, 2010–2022

05.0k10.0k15.0k2010201620222010: 1.0k tonnes2011: 2.0k tonnes2012: 7.0k tonnes2013: 8.0k tonnes2014: 5.0k tonnes2015: 5.0k tonnes2016: 8.0k tonnes2017: 6.0k tonnes2018: 14.0k tonnes2019: 11.0k tonnes2020: 8.0k tonnes2021: 5.0k tonnes2022: 4.0k tonnes

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 Burundi is 4,000 tonnes, measured in 2022.

The figure is down 20.0% on the previous year and down 42.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, palm oil imports in Burundi peaked at 14,000 tonnes in 2018 and was at its lowest, 1,000 tonnes, in 2010.

That places Burundi 126th out of 189 countries with data for 2022, 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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 6,700 tonnes 1,000 tonnes 14,000 tonnes 10
2020s 5,667 tonnes 4,000 tonnes 8,000 tonnes 3

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Frequently asked questions

What is palm oil imports in Burundi?
Palm oil imports in Burundi was 4,000 tonnes in 2022, 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 Burundi?
The highest recorded value was 14,000 tonnes in 2018.
What is the lowest palm oil imports recorded in Burundi?
The lowest recorded value was 1,000 tonnes in 2010.
How does Burundi rank for palm oil imports?
Burundi ranks 126th out of 189 countries with data for 2022.
Is palm oil imports rising or falling in Burundi?
Over the last ten years it is down 42.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Burundi 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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About this data

Indicator
Palm oil imports
Unit
tonnes
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
190 places, 9,916 data points, 1961–2023
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