Palm oil imports in Costa Rica

Costa Rica: Palm oil imports was 16,000 in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
16,000
Change on year
up 433.3%
World rank
107th
of 190 countries
All-time high
69,000
in 2019
All-time low
0
in 1961
Years of data
63
1961–2023

Palm oil imports in Costa Rica, 1961–2023

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Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

The most recent figure for palm oil imports in Costa Rica is 16,000, measured in 2023.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 433.3% on the previous year and down 48.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, palm oil imports in Costa Rica peaked at 69,000 in 2019 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1961.

Costa Rica ranks 107th of 190 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 1,778 0 3,000 9
1970s 400 0 1,000 10
1980s 1,300 0 3,000 10
1990s 1,500 1,000 4,000 10
2000s 8,000 2,000 14,000 10
2010s 38,500 10,000 69,000 10
2020s 23,250 3,000 66,000 4

Countries ranked near Costa Rica

  1. 104 New Zealand 19,000 compare
  2. 105 Uruguay 18,000 compare
  3. 106 Lithuania 17,000 compare
  4. 107 Timor-Leste 16,000 compare
  5. 109 Slovak Republic 13,000 compare
  6. 110 Trinidad and Tobago 12,000 compare

See the full ranking of 190 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is palm oil imports in Costa Rica?
Palm oil imports in Costa Rica was 16,000 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest palm oil imports recorded in Costa Rica?
The highest recorded value was 69,000 in 2019.
What is the lowest palm oil imports recorded in Costa Rica?
The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1961.
How does Costa Rica rank for palm oil imports?
Costa Rica ranks 107th out of 190 countries with data for 2023.
Is palm oil imports rising or falling in Costa Rica?
Over the last ten years it is down 48.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Costa Rica data come from?
The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Palm oil imports. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Palm oil imports
Source
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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