Palm oil imports in Colombia
Colombia: Palm oil imports was 103,000 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Palm oil imports in Colombia, 1961–2023
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
Colombia recorded 103,000 tonnes for palm oil imports in 2023.
The figure is down 25.4% on the previous year and down 12.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, palm oil imports in Colombia peaked at 311,000 tonnes in 2018 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 1966.
That places Colombia 60th 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 | 1,778 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 8,000 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 1,100 tonnes | 1,000 tonnes | 2,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 2,500 tonnes | 2,000 tonnes | 4,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 10,100 tonnes | 3,000 tonnes | 29,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 21,000 tonnes | 2,000 tonnes | 71,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 167,400 tonnes | 111,000 tonnes | 311,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 152,500 tonnes | 103,000 tonnes | 215,000 tonnes | 4 |
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More energy & mining data for Colombia
- Fuel imports 9.6% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 1.7% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 1.8% (2024)
- Gas production 94.13 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 1,762 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 94.13 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 1,762 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 45.3% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 7.8% (2024)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 59.5% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is palm oil imports in Colombia?
- Palm oil imports in Colombia was 103,000 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 Colombia?
- The highest recorded value was 311,000 tonnes in 2018.
- What is the lowest palm oil imports recorded in Colombia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1966.
- How does Colombia rank for palm oil imports?
- Colombia ranks 60th out of 189 countries with data for 2023.
- Is palm oil imports rising or falling in Colombia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 12.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Colombia 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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