Palm oil imports in Egypt
Egypt: Palm oil imports was 1.26 million in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
1.26 million
Change on year
up 55.1%
World rank
8th
of 189 countries
All-time high
1.26 million
in 2010
All-time low
0
in 1965
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Palm oil imports in Egypt, 1961–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2023, palm oil imports in Egypt stood at 1.26 million.
The figure is up 55.1% on the previous year and up 77.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, palm oil imports in Egypt peaked at 1.26 million in 2010 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1965.
That places Egypt 8th out of 189 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top 10%.
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 | 2,667 | 0 | 11,000 | 9 |
| 1970s | 4,600 | 1,000 | 17,000 | 10 |
| 1980s | 56,500 | 4,000 | 218,000 | 10 |
| 1990s | 338,100 | 215,000 | 460,000 | 10 |
| 2000s | 431,800 | 17,000 | 957,000 | 10 |
| 2010s | 602,200 | 97,000 | 1.26 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.00 million | 810,000 | 1.26 million | 4 |
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More energy & mining data for Egypt
- Fuel imports 17.9% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 7.1% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 5.4% (2024)
- Gas production 407.57 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 3,443 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 407.57 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 3,443 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 12.5% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 19.9% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs gdp per capita 72.55 (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is palm oil imports in Egypt?
- Palm oil imports in Egypt was 1.26 million in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest palm oil imports recorded in Egypt?
- The highest recorded value was 1.26 million in 2010.
- What is the lowest palm oil imports recorded in Egypt?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1965.
- How does Egypt rank for palm oil imports?
- Egypt ranks 8th out of 189 countries with data for 2023.
- Is palm oil imports rising or falling in Egypt?
- Over the last ten years it is up 77.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Egypt 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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