Palm oil imports in Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan: Palm oil imports was 48,000 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
48,000 tonnes
Change on year
up 65.5%
World rank
75th
of 190 countries
All-time high
57,000 tonnes
in 2018
All-time low
0 tonnes
in 1992
Years of data
32
1992–2023
Palm oil imports in Kazakhstan, 1992–2023
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 Kazakhstan is 48,000 tonnes, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of up 65.5% on the previous year and up 336.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, palm oil imports in Kazakhstan peaked at 57,000 tonnes in 2018 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 1992.
That places Kazakhstan 75th 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 Kazakhstan, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1993 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1994 | 1,000 tonnes | — |
| 1995 | 3,000 tonnes | +200.0% |
| 1996 | 6,000 tonnes | +100.0% |
| 1997 | 3,000 tonnes | -50.0% |
| 1998 | 3,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 4,000 tonnes | +33.3% |
| 2000 | 7,000 tonnes | +75.0% |
| 2001 | 24,000 tonnes | +242.9% |
| 2002 | 19,000 tonnes | -20.8% |
| 2003 | 18,000 tonnes | -5.3% |
| 2004 | 18,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 23,000 tonnes | +27.8% |
| 2006 | 12,000 tonnes | -47.8% |
| 2007 | 12,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 20,000 tonnes | +66.7% |
| 2009 | 14,000 tonnes | -30.0% |
| 2010 | 7,000 tonnes | -50.0% |
| 2011 | 9,000 tonnes | +28.6% |
| 2012 | 14,000 tonnes | +55.6% |
| 2013 | 11,000 tonnes | -21.4% |
| 2014 | 16,000 tonnes | +45.5% |
| 2015 | 25,000 tonnes | +56.2% |
| 2016 | 43,000 tonnes | +72.0% |
| 2017 | 56,000 tonnes | +30.2% |
| 2018 | 57,000 tonnes | +1.8% |
| 2019 | 39,000 tonnes | -31.6% |
| 2020 | 47,000 tonnes | +20.5% |
| 2021 | 54,000 tonnes | +14.9% |
| 2022 | 29,000 tonnes | -46.3% |
| 2023 | 48,000 tonnes | +65.5% |
Kazakhstan compared with similar countries
- Kazakhstan's 48,000 tonnes is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 6,000 tonnes, 8.0× the median. (57 countries reporting)
- Kazakhstan's 48,000 tonnes is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 24,500 tonnes, 2.0× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2,500 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 6,000 tonnes | 8 |
| 2000s | 16,700 tonnes | 7,000 tonnes | 24,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 27,700 tonnes | 7,000 tonnes | 57,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 44,500 tonnes | 29,000 tonnes | 54,000 tonnes | 4 |
Countries ranked near Kazakhstan
More energy & mining data for Kazakhstan
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary energy use, annual growth rate 6.12 % 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 (2025)
- Coal production, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel imports 3.8% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is palm oil imports in Kazakhstan?
- Palm oil imports in Kazakhstan was 48,000 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 Kazakhstan?
- The highest recorded value was 57,000 tonnes in 2018.
- What is the lowest palm oil imports recorded in Kazakhstan?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1992.
- How does Kazakhstan rank for palm oil imports?
- Kazakhstan ranks 75th out of 190 countries with data for 2023.
- Is palm oil imports rising or falling in Kazakhstan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 336.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kazakhstan 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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