Palm oil imports in Guatemala
Guatemala: Palm oil imports was 44,000 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Palm oil imports in Guatemala, 1961–2023
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
The most recent figure for palm oil imports in Guatemala is 44,000 tonnes, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of up 22.2% on the previous year and up 100.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, palm oil imports in Guatemala peaked at 58,000 tonnes in 2021 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 1961.
Guatemala ranks 80th of 189 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
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 | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 2,600 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 8,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 12,200 tonnes | 6,000 tonnes | 22,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 24,100 tonnes | 14,000 tonnes | 35,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 20,300 tonnes | 17,000 tonnes | 25,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 41,000 tonnes | 26,000 tonnes | 58,000 tonnes | 4 |
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More energy & mining data for Guatemala
- Fuel imports 15.3% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 1.1% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 0.8% (2024)
- Gas production 0.777 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 42.22 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 0.777 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Gas production per person 42.22 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fuel exports 2.9% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 12.4% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 64.9% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is palm oil imports in Guatemala?
- Palm oil imports in Guatemala was 44,000 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 Guatemala?
- The highest recorded value was 58,000 tonnes in 2021.
- What is the lowest palm oil imports recorded in Guatemala?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1961.
- How does Guatemala rank for palm oil imports?
- Guatemala ranks 80th out of 189 countries with data for 2023.
- Is palm oil imports rising or falling in Guatemala?
- Over the last ten years it is up 100.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Guatemala 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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