Palm oil imports in Myanmar
Myanmar: Palm oil imports was 631,000 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Palm oil imports in Myanmar, 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 Myanmar stood at 631,000 tonnes.
That represents a change of up 23.7% on the previous year and up 4.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, palm oil imports in Myanmar peaked at 902,000 tonnes in 2019 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 1961.
Myanmar ranks 20th 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 | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 9,100 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 23,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 20,000 tonnes | 8,000 tonnes | 32,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 171,300 tonnes | 101,000 tonnes | 265,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 287,100 tonnes | 170,000 tonnes | 377,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 669,500 tonnes | 374,000 tonnes | 902,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 703,250 tonnes | 510,000 tonnes | 900,000 tonnes | 4 |
Countries ranked near Myanmar
- 17 Saudi Arabia 669,000 tonnes compare
- 18 South Korea 658,000 tonnes compare
- 19 Japan 636,000 tonnes compare
- 21 Russia 541,000 tonnes compare
- 22 South Africa 510,000 tonnes compare
- 23 Djibouti 429,000 tonnes compare
More energy & mining data for Myanmar
- Fuel imports 36.2% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 0.9% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 2.4% (2024)
- Gas production 139.16 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 2,537 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 139.16 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 2,537 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 22.0% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 7.8% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 70.0% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is palm oil imports in Myanmar?
- Palm oil imports in Myanmar was 631,000 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 Myanmar?
- The highest recorded value was 902,000 tonnes in 2019.
- What is the lowest palm oil imports recorded in Myanmar?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1961.
- How does Myanmar rank for palm oil imports?
- Myanmar ranks 20th out of 189 countries with data for 2023.
- Is palm oil imports rising or falling in Myanmar?
- Over the last ten years it is up 4.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Myanmar 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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