Palm oil imports in India
India: Palm oil imports was 9.35 million tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Palm oil imports in India, 1961–2023
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
India recorded 9.35 million tonnes for palm oil imports in 2023.
The figure is up 2.0% on the previous year and up 11.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, palm oil imports in India peaked at 9.73 million tonnes in 2019 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 1969.
India ranks 1st of 189 countries on this measure, 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 | 18,444 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 37,000 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 122,000 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 386,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 684,000 tonnes | 302,000 tonnes | 1.15 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.02 million tonnes | 171,000 tonnes | 3.25 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 4.01 million tonnes | 2.75 million tonnes | 6.46 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 7.94 million tonnes | 3.98 million tonnes | 9.73 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 8.47 million tonnes | 7.20 million tonnes | 9.35 million tonnes | 4 |
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More energy & mining data for India
- Fuel imports 31.5% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 6.9% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 3.7% (2024)
- Gas production 311.65 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 212.9 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 311.65 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 212.9 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 17.1% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 14.2% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 66.7% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is palm oil imports in India?
- Palm oil imports in India was 9.35 million 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 India?
- The highest recorded value was 9.73 million tonnes in 2019.
- What is the lowest palm oil imports recorded in India?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1969.
- How does India rank for palm oil imports?
- India ranks 1st out of 189 countries with data for 2023.
- Is palm oil imports rising or falling in India?
- Over the last ten years it is up 11.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this India 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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