Palm oil imports in Nigeria
Nigeria: Palm oil imports was 1.13 million tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Palm oil imports in Nigeria, 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 Nigeria stood at 1.13 million tonnes.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 26.2% on the previous year and down 5.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, palm oil imports in Nigeria peaked at 1.65 million tonnes in 2014 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 1961.
That places Nigeria 11th out of 189 countries with data for 2023, putting it 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 | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 2,500 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 17,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 80,500 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 180,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 47,500 tonnes | 1,000 tonnes | 119,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 372,700 tonnes | 104,000 tonnes | 745,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.19 million tonnes | 780,000 tonnes | 1.65 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.10 million tonnes | 896,000 tonnes | 1.22 million tonnes | 4 |
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More energy & mining data for Nigeria
- Fuel imports 38.0% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 1.1% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 1.2% (2024)
- Gas production 507.74 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 2,138 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 507.74 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 2,138 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 88.6% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 14.2% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 67.9% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is palm oil imports in Nigeria?
- Palm oil imports in Nigeria was 1.13 million 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 Nigeria?
- The highest recorded value was 1.65 million tonnes in 2014.
- What is the lowest palm oil imports recorded in Nigeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1961.
- How does Nigeria rank for palm oil imports?
- Nigeria ranks 11th out of 189 countries with data for 2023.
- Is palm oil imports rising or falling in Nigeria?
- Over the last ten years it is down 5.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nigeria 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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