Palm oil imports in Israel
Israel: Palm oil imports was 24,000 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
24,000 tonnes
Change on year
down 20.0%
World rank
98th
of 190 countries
All-time high
93,000 tonnes
in 2006
All-time low
0 tonnes
in 1961
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Palm oil imports in Israel, 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 Israel is 24,000 tonnes, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 20.0% on the previous year and down 11.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, palm oil imports in Israel peaked at 93,000 tonnes in 2006 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 1961.
That places Israel 98th out of 190 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Palm oil imports in Israel, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1962 | 8,000 tonnes | — |
| 1963 | 9,000 tonnes | +12.5% |
| 1964 | 9,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1965 | 0 tonnes | -100.0% |
| 1966 | 10,000 tonnes | — |
| 1967 | 0 tonnes | -100.0% |
| 1968 | 12,000 tonnes | — |
| 1969 | 18,000 tonnes | +50.0% |
| 1970 | 14,000 tonnes | -22.2% |
| 1971 | 10,000 tonnes | -28.6% |
| 1972 | 11,000 tonnes | +10.0% |
| 1973 | 6,000 tonnes | -45.5% |
| 1974 | 4,000 tonnes | -33.3% |
| 1975 | 7,000 tonnes | +75.0% |
| 1976 | 10,000 tonnes | +42.9% |
| 1977 | 6,000 tonnes | -40.0% |
| 1978 | 9,000 tonnes | +50.0% |
| 1979 | 10,000 tonnes | +11.1% |
| 1980 | 4,000 tonnes | -60.0% |
| 1981 | 8,000 tonnes | +100.0% |
| 1982 | 11,000 tonnes | +37.5% |
| 1983 | 14,000 tonnes | +27.3% |
| 1984 | 18,000 tonnes | +28.6% |
| 1985 | 22,000 tonnes | +22.2% |
| 1986 | 23,000 tonnes | +4.5% |
| 1987 | 26,000 tonnes | +13.0% |
| 1988 | 30,000 tonnes | +15.4% |
| 1989 | 22,000 tonnes | -26.7% |
| 1990 | 27,000 tonnes | +22.7% |
| 1991 | 42,000 tonnes | +55.6% |
| 1992 | 50,000 tonnes | +19.0% |
| 1993 | 55,000 tonnes | +10.0% |
| 1994 | 48,000 tonnes | -12.7% |
| 1995 | 60,000 tonnes | +25.0% |
| 1996 | 47,000 tonnes | -21.7% |
| 1997 | 43,000 tonnes | -8.5% |
| 1998 | 68,000 tonnes | +58.1% |
| 1999 | 56,000 tonnes | -17.6% |
| 2000 | 49,000 tonnes | -12.5% |
| 2001 | 57,000 tonnes | +16.3% |
| 2002 | 71,000 tonnes | +24.6% |
| 2003 | 70,000 tonnes | -1.4% |
| 2004 | 70,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 92,000 tonnes | +31.4% |
| 2006 | 93,000 tonnes | +1.1% |
| 2007 | 84,000 tonnes | -9.7% |
| 2008 | 71,000 tonnes | -15.5% |
| 2009 | 50,000 tonnes | -29.6% |
| 2010 | 27,000 tonnes | -46.0% |
| 2011 | 25,000 tonnes | -7.4% |
| 2012 | 24,000 tonnes | -4.0% |
| 2013 | 27,000 tonnes | +12.5% |
| 2014 | 31,000 tonnes | +14.8% |
| 2015 | 27,000 tonnes | -12.9% |
| 2016 | 45,000 tonnes | +66.7% |
| 2017 | 30,000 tonnes | -33.3% |
| 2018 | 29,000 tonnes | -3.3% |
| 2019 | 40,000 tonnes | +37.9% |
| 2020 | 24,000 tonnes | -40.0% |
| 2021 | 31,000 tonnes | +29.2% |
| 2022 | 30,000 tonnes | -3.2% |
| 2023 | 24,000 tonnes | -20.0% |
Israel compared with similar countries
- Israel's 24,000 tonnes is above the median for high income countries, which is 22,000 tonnes, 1.1× the median. (62 countries reporting)
- Israel's 24,000 tonnes is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 77,000 tonnes, 31% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 7,333 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 18,000 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 8,700 tonnes | 4,000 tonnes | 14,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 17,800 tonnes | 4,000 tonnes | 30,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 49,600 tonnes | 27,000 tonnes | 68,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 70,700 tonnes | 49,000 tonnes | 93,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 30,500 tonnes | 24,000 tonnes | 45,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 27,250 tonnes | 24,000 tonnes | 31,000 tonnes | 4 |
Countries ranked near Israel
More energy & mining data for Israel
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary energy use, annual growth rate -1.97 % change on previous year (2025)
- Coal consumption, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Coal consumption, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary energy use, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary energy use, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Coal production, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- Coal production, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel imports 10.2% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is palm oil imports in Israel?
- Palm oil imports in Israel was 24,000 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 Israel?
- The highest recorded value was 93,000 tonnes in 2006.
- What is the lowest palm oil imports recorded in Israel?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1961.
- How does Israel rank for palm oil imports?
- Israel ranks 98th out of 190 countries with data for 2023.
- Is palm oil imports rising or falling in Israel?
- Over the last ten years it is down 11.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Israel 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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