Palm oil imports in Indonesia
Indonesia: Palm oil imports was 1,000 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
1,000 tonnes
World rank
140th
of 189 countries
All-time high
416,000 tonnes
in 1989
All-time low
0 tonnes
in 1961
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Palm oil imports in Indonesia, 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 Indonesia stood at 1,000 tonnes.
The figure is down 98.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, palm oil imports in Indonesia peaked at 416,000 tonnes in 1989 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 1961.
Indonesia ranks 140th 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 | 111.11 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 1,000 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 2,000 tonnes | 1,000 tonnes | 3,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 105,000 tonnes | 2,000 tonnes | 416,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 99,400 tonnes | 15,000 tonnes | 310,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 41,600 tonnes | 23,000 tonnes | 72,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 19,800 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 66,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 500 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 1,000 tonnes | 4 |
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More energy & mining data for Indonesia
- Fuel imports 15.2% (2025)
- Ores and metals imports 4.7% (2025)
- Ores and metals exports 9.2% (2025)
- Gas production 718.17 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 2,514 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 718.17 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 2,514 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 16.0% (2025)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 6.5% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 64.3% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is palm oil imports in Indonesia?
- Palm oil imports in Indonesia was 1,000 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 Indonesia?
- The highest recorded value was 416,000 tonnes in 1989.
- What is the lowest palm oil imports recorded in Indonesia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1961.
- How does Indonesia rank for palm oil imports?
- Indonesia ranks 140th out of 189 countries with data for 2023.
- Is palm oil imports rising or falling in Indonesia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 98.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Indonesia 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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