Palm oil imports in France
France: Palm oil imports was 153,000 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Palm oil imports in France, 1961–2023
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
France recorded 153,000 tonnes for palm oil imports in 2023.
The figure is down 36.2% on the previous year and down 68.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, palm oil imports in France peaked at 528,000 tonnes in 2008 and was at its lowest, 56,000 tonnes, in 1961.
France ranks 45th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 74,778 tonnes | 56,000 tonnes | 95,000 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 142,700 tonnes | 100,000 tonnes | 173,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 183,600 tonnes | 163,000 tonnes | 212,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 224,100 tonnes | 183,000 tonnes | 272,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 442,700 tonnes | 306,000 tonnes | 528,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 382,300 tonnes | 268,000 tonnes | 489,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 276,000 tonnes | 153,000 tonnes | 422,000 tonnes | 4 |
Countries ranked near France
More energy & mining data for France
- Fuel imports 12.7% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 2.3% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 2.4% (2024)
- Gas production 0.1487 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 2.23 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 0.1487 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Gas production per person 2.23 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fuel exports 4.4% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 6.6% (2024)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 48.2% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is palm oil imports in France?
- Palm oil imports in France was 153,000 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 France?
- The highest recorded value was 528,000 tonnes in 2008.
- What is the lowest palm oil imports recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 56,000 tonnes in 1961.
- How does France rank for palm oil imports?
- France ranks 45th out of 189 countries with data for 2023.
- Is palm oil imports rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is down 68.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this France 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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