Palm oil imports in Mexico
Mexico: Palm oil imports was 356,000 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Palm oil imports in Mexico, 1961–2023
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
Mexico recorded 356,000 tonnes for palm oil imports in 2023.
That represents a change of up 25.4% on the previous year and down 22.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, palm oil imports in Mexico peaked at 516,000 tonnes in 2019 and was at its lowest, 1,000 tonnes, in 1963.
Mexico ranks 28th of 189 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
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 | 3,000 tonnes | 1,000 tonnes | 6,000 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 9,300 tonnes | 4,000 tonnes | 14,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 15,600 tonnes | 4,000 tonnes | 56,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 147,900 tonnes | 92,000 tonnes | 185,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 300,600 tonnes | 180,000 tonnes | 406,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 452,000 tonnes | 370,000 tonnes | 516,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 349,750 tonnes | 284,000 tonnes | 382,000 tonnes | 4 |
Countries ranked near Mexico
- 25 United Kingdom 381,000 tonnes compare
- 26 Yemen 373,000 tonnes compare
- 27 Belgium 367,000 tonnes compare
- 29 Afghanistan 325,000 tonnes compare
- 30 Uganda 314,000 tonnes compare
- 31 United Arab Emirates 283,000 tonnes compare
More energy & mining data for Mexico
- Fuel imports 5.4% (2025)
- Ores and metals imports 2.4% (2025)
- Ores and metals exports 2.4% (2025)
- Gas production 347.91 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 2,637 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 347.91 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 2,637 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 3.0% (2025)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 11.1% (2024)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 57.9% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is palm oil imports in Mexico?
- Palm oil imports in Mexico was 356,000 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 Mexico?
- The highest recorded value was 516,000 tonnes in 2019.
- What is the lowest palm oil imports recorded in Mexico?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,000 tonnes in 1963.
- How does Mexico rank for palm oil imports?
- Mexico ranks 28th out of 189 countries with data for 2023.
- Is palm oil imports rising or falling in Mexico?
- Over the last ten years it is down 22.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mexico 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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