Palm oil imports in Madagascar
Madagascar: Palm oil imports was 110,000 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Palm oil imports in Madagascar, 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 Madagascar is 110,000 tonnes, measured in 2023.
The figure is up 214.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, palm oil imports in Madagascar peaked at 131,000 tonnes in 2020 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 1961.
That places Madagascar 55th out of 189 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 111.11 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 1,000 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 3,700 tonnes | 1,000 tonnes | 7,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 5,000 tonnes | 2,000 tonnes | 7,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 10,100 tonnes | 4,000 tonnes | 17,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 22,100 tonnes | 2,000 tonnes | 61,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 60,500 tonnes | 21,000 tonnes | 116,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 112,500 tonnes | 99,000 tonnes | 131,000 tonnes | 4 |
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More energy & mining data for Madagascar
- Fuel imports 18.8% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 1.5% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 32.9% (2024)
- Gas production 0 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 0 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 0 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Gas production per person 0 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fuel exports 2.6% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 5.3% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 82.1% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is palm oil imports in Madagascar?
- Palm oil imports in Madagascar was 110,000 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 Madagascar?
- The highest recorded value was 131,000 tonnes in 2020.
- What is the lowest palm oil imports recorded in Madagascar?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1961.
- How does Madagascar rank for palm oil imports?
- Madagascar ranks 55th out of 189 countries with data for 2023.
- Is palm oil imports rising or falling in Madagascar?
- Over the last ten years it is up 214.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Madagascar 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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