Palm oil imports in Ethiopia
Ethiopia: Palm oil imports was 428,000 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Palm oil imports in Ethiopia, 1993–2023
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2023, palm oil imports in Ethiopia stood at 428,000 tonnes.
That represents a change of down 43.2% on the previous year and up 23.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, palm oil imports in Ethiopia peaked at 871,000 tonnes in 2021 and was at its lowest, 13,000 tonnes, in 1994.
Ethiopia ranks 24th of 189 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 17,714 tonnes | 13,000 tonnes | 25,000 tonnes | 7 |
| 2000s | 67,900 tonnes | 22,000 tonnes | 215,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 394,300 tonnes | 224,000 tonnes | 704,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 671,500 tonnes | 428,000 tonnes | 871,000 tonnes | 4 |
Countries ranked near Ethiopia
- 21 Russian Federation 541,000 tonnes compare
- 22 South Africa 510,000 tonnes compare
- 23 Djibouti 429,000 tonnes compare
- 25 United Kingdom 381,000 tonnes compare
- 26 Yemen, Rep. 373,000 tonnes compare
- 27 Belgium 367,000 tonnes compare
More energy & mining data for Ethiopia
- Fuel imports 15.4% (2023)
- Ores and metals imports 1.0% (2023)
- Ores and metals exports 0.7% (2023)
- Gas production 0 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 0 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 0 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Gas production per person 0 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fuel exports 0.0% (2023)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 20.7% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 72.0% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is palm oil imports in Ethiopia?
- Palm oil imports in Ethiopia was 428,000 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 Ethiopia?
- The highest recorded value was 871,000 tonnes in 2021.
- What is the lowest palm oil imports recorded in Ethiopia?
- The lowest recorded value was 13,000 tonnes in 1994.
- How does Ethiopia rank for palm oil imports?
- Ethiopia ranks 24th out of 189 countries with data for 2023.
- Is palm oil imports rising or falling in Ethiopia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 23.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ethiopia 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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