Palm oil imports in Germany
Germany: Palm oil imports was 698,000 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
698,000 tonnes
Change on year
down 12.9%
World rank
16th
of 190 countries
All-time high
2.02 million tonnes
in 2009
All-time low
95,000 tonnes
in 1961
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Palm oil imports in Germany, 1961–2023
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 Germany stood at 698,000 tonnes.
That represents a change of down 12.9% on the previous year and down 52.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, palm oil imports in Germany peaked at 2.02 million tonnes in 2009 and was at its lowest, 95,000 tonnes, in 1961.
That places Germany 16th out of 190 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.
Palm oil imports in Germany, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 95,000 tonnes | — |
| 1962 | 98,000 tonnes | +3.2% |
| 1963 | 110,000 tonnes | +12.2% |
| 1964 | 145,000 tonnes | +31.8% |
| 1965 | 152,000 tonnes | +4.8% |
| 1966 | 169,000 tonnes | +11.2% |
| 1967 | 161,000 tonnes | -4.7% |
| 1968 | 213,000 tonnes | +32.3% |
| 1969 | 223,000 tonnes | +4.7% |
| 1970 | 218,000 tonnes | -2.2% |
| 1971 | 250,000 tonnes | +14.7% |
| 1972 | 269,000 tonnes | +7.6% |
| 1973 | 290,000 tonnes | +7.8% |
| 1974 | 283,000 tonnes | -2.4% |
| 1975 | 357,000 tonnes | +26.1% |
| 1976 | 362,000 tonnes | +1.4% |
| 1977 | 378,000 tonnes | +4.4% |
| 1978 | 347,000 tonnes | -8.2% |
| 1979 | 362,000 tonnes | +4.3% |
| 1980 | 338,000 tonnes | -6.6% |
| 1981 | 338,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1982 | 388,000 tonnes | +14.8% |
| 1983 | 438,000 tonnes | +12.9% |
| 1984 | 384,000 tonnes | -12.3% |
| 1985 | 424,000 tonnes | +10.4% |
| 1986 | 526,000 tonnes | +24.1% |
| 1987 | 532,000 tonnes | +1.1% |
| 1988 | 599,000 tonnes | +12.6% |
| 1989 | 679,000 tonnes | +13.4% |
| 1990 | 711,000 tonnes | +4.7% |
| 1991 | 815,000 tonnes | +14.6% |
| 1992 | 906,000 tonnes | +11.2% |
| 1993 | 752,000 tonnes | -17.0% |
| 1994 | 908,000 tonnes | +20.7% |
| 1995 | 733,000 tonnes | -19.3% |
| 1996 | 744,000 tonnes | +1.5% |
| 1997 | 846,000 tonnes | +13.7% |
| 1998 | 818,000 tonnes | -3.3% |
| 1999 | 775,000 tonnes | -5.3% |
| 2000 | 967,000 tonnes | +24.8% |
| 2001 | 1.01 million tonnes | +4.3% |
| 2002 | 1.08 million tonnes | +7.2% |
| 2003 | 1.04 million tonnes | -3.5% |
| 2004 | 1.23 million tonnes | +18.1% |
| 2005 | 1.50 million tonnes | +22.0% |
| 2006 | 1.39 million tonnes | -7.3% |
| 2007 | 1.50 million tonnes | +7.5% |
| 2008 | 1.66 million tonnes | +10.5% |
| 2009 | 2.02 million tonnes | +21.8% |
| 2010 | 1.43 million tonnes | -28.9% |
| 2011 | 1.16 million tonnes | -18.8% |
| 2012 | 1.24 million tonnes | +6.1% |
| 2013 | 1.46 million tonnes | +18.1% |
| 2014 | 1.23 million tonnes | -15.9% |
| 2015 | 1.32 million tonnes | +8.1% |
| 2016 | 1.38 million tonnes | +4.2% |
| 2017 | 958,000 tonnes | -30.6% |
| 2018 | 701,000 tonnes | -26.8% |
| 2019 | 691,000 tonnes | -1.4% |
| 2020 | 724,000 tonnes | +4.8% |
| 2021 | 667,000 tonnes | -7.9% |
| 2022 | 801,000 tonnes | +20.1% |
| 2023 | 698,000 tonnes | -12.9% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 698,000 tonnes is above the median for high income countries, which is 22,000 tonnes, 31.7× the median. (62 countries reporting)
- Germany's 698,000 tonnes is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 24,500 tonnes, 28.5× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 151,778 tonnes | 95,000 tonnes | 223,000 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 311,600 tonnes | 218,000 tonnes | 378,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 464,600 tonnes | 338,000 tonnes | 679,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 800,800 tonnes | 711,000 tonnes | 908,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.34 million tonnes | 967,000 tonnes | 2.02 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.16 million tonnes | 691,000 tonnes | 1.46 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 722,500 tonnes | 667,000 tonnes | 801,000 tonnes | 4 |
Countries ranked near Germany
- 13 Philippines 895,000 tonnes compare
- 14 Kenya 848,000 tonnes compare
- 15 Turkey 814,000 tonnes compare
- 17 Saudi Arabia 669,000 tonnes compare
- 18 South Korea 658,000 tonnes compare
- 19 Japan 636,000 tonnes compare
More energy & mining data for Germany
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary energy use, annual growth rate -0.1985 % change on previous year (2025)
- Coal consumption, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Coal consumption, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary energy use, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary energy use, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Coal production, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Coal production, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel imports 8.0% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is palm oil imports in Germany?
- Palm oil imports in Germany was 698,000 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 Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 2.02 million tonnes in 2009.
- What is the lowest palm oil imports recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 95,000 tonnes in 1961.
- How does Germany rank for palm oil imports?
- Germany ranks 16th out of 190 countries with data for 2023.
- Is palm oil imports rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is down 52.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Germany 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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