Palm oil imports in Malaysia
Malaysia: Palm oil imports was 922,000 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Palm oil imports in Malaysia, 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 Malaysia is 922,000 tonnes, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of down 13.7% on the previous year and up 28.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, palm oil imports in Malaysia peaked at 1.73 million tonnes in 2011 and was at its lowest, 1,000 tonnes, in 1968.
Malaysia ranks 12th of 189 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
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 | 3,111 tonnes | 1,000 tonnes | 7,000 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 3,200 tonnes | 2,000 tonnes | 7,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 37,700 tonnes | 2,000 tonnes | 138,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 134,200 tonnes | 19,000 tonnes | 288,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 615,100 tonnes | 84,000 tonnes | 1.25 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.01 million tonnes | 514,000 tonnes | 1.73 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.00 million tonnes | 917,000 tonnes | 1.09 million tonnes | 4 |
Countries ranked near Malaysia
More energy & mining data for Malaysia
- Fuel imports 12.0% (2025)
- Ores and metals imports 4.6% (2025)
- Ores and metals exports 3.8% (2025)
- Gas production 802.34 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 22,301 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 802.34 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 22,301 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 11.2% (2025)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 6.9% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 56.2% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is palm oil imports in Malaysia?
- Palm oil imports in Malaysia was 922,000 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 Malaysia?
- The highest recorded value was 1.73 million tonnes in 2011.
- What is the lowest palm oil imports recorded in Malaysia?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,000 tonnes in 1968.
- How does Malaysia rank for palm oil imports?
- Malaysia ranks 12th out of 189 countries with data for 2023.
- Is palm oil imports rising or falling in Malaysia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 28.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malaysia 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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