Palm oil imports in Iran
Iran: Palm oil imports was 229,000 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Palm oil imports in Iran, 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 Iran stood at 229,000 tonnes.
That represents a change of down 50.6% on the previous year and down 77.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, palm oil imports in Iran peaked at 997,000 tonnes in 2013 and was at its lowest, 2,000 tonnes, in 1961.
Iran ranks 35th of 189 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
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 | 2,333 tonnes | 2,000 tonnes | 3,000 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 3,500 tonnes | 2,000 tonnes | 5,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 33,500 tonnes | 4,000 tonnes | 109,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 57,500 tonnes | 4,000 tonnes | 88,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 269,500 tonnes | 11,000 tonnes | 569,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 585,300 tonnes | 418,000 tonnes | 997,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 359,500 tonnes | 229,000 tonnes | 464,000 tonnes | 4 |
Countries ranked near Iran
More energy & mining data for Iran
- Fuel imports 2.0% (2022)
- Ores and metals imports 2.0% (2022)
- Ores and metals exports 6.1% (2022)
- Gas production 2,648 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 28,655 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 2,648 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 28,655 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 56.4% (2022)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 10.0% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 62.9% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is palm oil imports in Iran?
- Palm oil imports in Iran was 229,000 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 Iran?
- The highest recorded value was 997,000 tonnes in 2013.
- What is the lowest palm oil imports recorded in Iran?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,000 tonnes in 1961.
- How does Iran rank for palm oil imports?
- Iran ranks 35th out of 189 countries with data for 2023.
- Is palm oil imports rising or falling in Iran?
- Over the last ten years it is down 77.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iran 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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