Palm oil imports in Chile
Chile: Palm oil imports was 22,000 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Palm oil imports in Chile, 1961–2023
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 Chile is 22,000 tonnes, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 26.7% on the previous year and up 175.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, palm oil imports in Chile peaked at 33,000 tonnes in 2021 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 1961.
That places Chile 98th 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 | 1,333 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 3,000 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 900 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 2,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 1,300 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 2,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 6,600 tonnes | 3,000 tonnes | 14,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 11,800 tonnes | 8,000 tonnes | 21,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 14,600 tonnes | 1,000 tonnes | 27,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 28,500 tonnes | 22,000 tonnes | 33,000 tonnes | 4 |
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More energy & mining data for Chile
- Fuel imports 15.5% (2025)
- Ores and metals imports 1.8% (2025)
- Ores and metals exports 57.1% (2025)
- Gas production 11.87 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 600.66 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 11.87 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Gas production per person 600.66 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fuel exports 0.9% (2025)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 5.9% (2024)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 58.4% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is palm oil imports in Chile?
- Palm oil imports in Chile was 22,000 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 Chile?
- The highest recorded value was 33,000 tonnes in 2021.
- What is the lowest palm oil imports recorded in Chile?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1961.
- How does Chile rank for palm oil imports?
- Chile ranks 98th out of 189 countries with data for 2023.
- Is palm oil imports rising or falling in Chile?
- Over the last ten years it is up 175.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Chile 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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