Palm oil imports in Germany
Germany: Palm oil imports was 698,000 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
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 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 | 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
- Fuel imports 8.0% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 4.0% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 2.7% (2024)
- Gas production 37.37 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 444.51 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 37.37 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 444.51 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 2.1% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 5.1% (2024)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 46.3% (2023)
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 189 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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