Palm oil imports in Canada

Canada: Palm oil imports was 110,000 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
110,000 tonnes
Change on year
down 3.5%
World rank
55th
of 189 countries
All-time high
114,000 tonnes
in 2022
All-time low
10,000 tonnes
in 1964
Years of data
63
1961–2023

Palm oil imports in Canada, 1961–2023

025.0k50.0k75.0k100.0k125.0k196119922023

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 Canada is 110,000 tonnes, measured in 2023.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 3.5% on the previous year and up 41.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, palm oil imports in Canada peaked at 114,000 tonnes in 2022 and was at its lowest, 10,000 tonnes, in 1964.

Canada ranks 55th of 189 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 16,333 tonnes 10,000 tonnes 27,000 tonnes 9
1970s 44,500 tonnes 28,000 tonnes 72,000 tonnes 10
1980s 35,800 tonnes 16,000 tonnes 50,000 tonnes 10
1990s 38,800 tonnes 26,000 tonnes 56,000 tonnes 10
2000s 49,000 tonnes 32,000 tonnes 89,000 tonnes 10
2010s 89,300 tonnes 71,000 tonnes 113,000 tonnes 10
2020s 107,250 tonnes 100,000 tonnes 114,000 tonnes 4

Countries ranked near Canada

  1. 53 Nepal 122,000 tonnes compare
  2. 54 Algeria 111,000 tonnes compare
  3. 55 Madagascar 110,000 tonnes compare
  4. 57 Ireland 109,000 tonnes compare
  5. 58 Benin 105,000 tonnes compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is palm oil imports in Canada?
Palm oil imports in Canada was 110,000 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 Canada?
The highest recorded value was 114,000 tonnes in 2022.
What is the lowest palm oil imports recorded in Canada?
The lowest recorded value was 10,000 tonnes in 1964.
How does Canada rank for palm oil imports?
Canada ranks 55th out of 189 countries with data for 2023.
Is palm oil imports rising or falling in Canada?
Over the last ten years it is up 41.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Canada 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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