Palm oil imports in Latvia
Latvia: Palm oil imports was 1,000 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
1,000 tonnes
Change on year
down 50.0%
World rank
141st
of 190 countries
All-time high
2,000 tonnes
in 2011
All-time low
0 tonnes
in 1992
Years of data
32
1992–2023
Palm oil imports in Latvia, 1992–2023
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 Latvia stood at 1,000 tonnes.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 50.0% on the previous year and unchanged over ten years.
Over the whole period, palm oil imports in Latvia peaked at 2,000 tonnes in 2011 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 1992.
That places Latvia 141st 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 Latvia, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1993 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1994 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1995 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1996 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1997 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1998 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1999 | 1,000 tonnes | — |
| 2000 | 1,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 1,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 1,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 1,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 1,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 0 tonnes | -100.0% |
| 2006 | 1,000 tonnes | — |
| 2007 | 1,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 1,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 1,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 1,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 2,000 tonnes | +100.0% |
| 2012 | 2,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 1,000 tonnes | -50.0% |
| 2014 | 1,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 1,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 1,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 1,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 2,000 tonnes | +100.0% |
| 2019 | 1,000 tonnes | -50.0% |
| 2020 | 2,000 tonnes | +100.0% |
| 2021 | 1,000 tonnes | -50.0% |
| 2022 | 2,000 tonnes | +100.0% |
| 2023 | 1,000 tonnes | -50.0% |
Latvia compared with similar countries
- Latvia's 1,000 tonnes is below the median for high income countries, which is 22,000 tonnes, 5% of the median. (62 countries reporting)
- Latvia's 1,000 tonnes is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 24,500 tonnes, 4% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 125 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 1,000 tonnes | 8 |
| 2000s | 900 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 1,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,300 tonnes | 1,000 tonnes | 2,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,500 tonnes | 1,000 tonnes | 2,000 tonnes | 4 |
Countries ranked near Latvia
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More energy & mining data for Latvia
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary energy use, annual growth rate -0.5417 % 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 10.6% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is palm oil imports in Latvia?
- Palm oil imports in Latvia 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 Latvia?
- The highest recorded value was 2,000 tonnes in 2011.
- What is the lowest palm oil imports recorded in Latvia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1992.
- How does Latvia rank for palm oil imports?
- Latvia ranks 141st out of 190 countries with data for 2023.
- Is palm oil imports rising or falling in Latvia?
- Over the last ten years it is unchanged. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Latvia 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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