Palm oil imports in Ecuador
Ecuador: Palm oil imports was 25,000 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Palm oil imports in Ecuador, 1961–2023
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
Ecuador recorded 25,000 tonnes for palm oil imports in 2023.
The figure is up 8.7% on the previous year and up 1,150.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, palm oil imports in Ecuador peaked at 32,000 tonnes in 1991 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 1962.
Ecuador ranks 94th 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1,111 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 3,000 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 5,600 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 11,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 400 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 4,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 4,000 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 32,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 1,100 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 4,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 7,200 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 19,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 16,750 tonnes | 5,000 tonnes | 25,000 tonnes | 4 |
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More energy & mining data for Ecuador
- Fuel imports 25.0% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 1.1% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 6.9% (2024)
- Gas production 2.91 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 160.42 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 2.91 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Gas production per person 160.42 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fuel exports 27.5% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 17.0% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 53.5% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is palm oil imports in Ecuador?
- Palm oil imports in Ecuador was 25,000 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 Ecuador?
- The highest recorded value was 32,000 tonnes in 1991.
- What is the lowest palm oil imports recorded in Ecuador?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1962.
- How does Ecuador rank for palm oil imports?
- Ecuador ranks 94th out of 189 countries with data for 2023.
- Is palm oil imports rising or falling in Ecuador?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,150.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ecuador 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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