Palm oil imports in Mauritania
Mauritania: Palm oil imports was 123,000 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Palm oil imports in Mauritania, 1961–2023
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 Mauritania stood at 123,000 tonnes.
That represents a change of up 215.4% on the previous year and up 515.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, palm oil imports in Mauritania peaked at 131,000 tonnes in 2018 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 1961.
Mauritania ranks 50th of 189 countries on this measure, 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 | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 300 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 1,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 1,100 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 2,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 6,400 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 11,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 26,500 tonnes | 1,000 tonnes | 86,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 31,800 tonnes | 13,000 tonnes | 131,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 53,250 tonnes | 17,000 tonnes | 123,000 tonnes | 4 |
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More energy & mining data for Mauritania
- Fuel imports 34.7% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 0.4% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 33.7% (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 0.5% (2024)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 65.5% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy derived from protein vs. GDP per capita 11.4% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is palm oil imports in Mauritania?
- Palm oil imports in Mauritania was 123,000 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 Mauritania?
- The highest recorded value was 131,000 tonnes in 2018.
- What is the lowest palm oil imports recorded in Mauritania?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1961.
- How does Mauritania rank for palm oil imports?
- Mauritania ranks 50th out of 189 countries with data for 2023.
- Is palm oil imports rising or falling in Mauritania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 515.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mauritania 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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