Palm oil imports in Oman
Oman: Palm oil imports was 222,000 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Palm oil imports in Oman, 1990–2023
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 Oman is 222,000 tonnes, measured in 2023.
The figure is down 21.6% on the previous year and up 50.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, palm oil imports in Oman peaked at 283,000 tonnes in 2022 and was at its lowest, 13,000 tonnes, in 1990.
Oman ranks 36th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 46,000 tonnes | 13,000 tonnes | 100,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 78,100 tonnes | 44,000 tonnes | 112,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 153,400 tonnes | 101,000 tonnes | 195,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 213,250 tonnes | 165,000 tonnes | 283,000 tonnes | 4 |
Countries ranked near Oman
More energy & mining data for Oman
- Fuel imports 23.9% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 6.7% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 5.5% (2024)
- Gas production 456.14 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 83,014 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 456.14 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 83,014 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 77.2% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 7.5% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 59.1% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is palm oil imports in Oman?
- Palm oil imports in Oman was 222,000 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 Oman?
- The highest recorded value was 283,000 tonnes in 2022.
- What is the lowest palm oil imports recorded in Oman?
- The lowest recorded value was 13,000 tonnes in 1990.
- How does Oman rank for palm oil imports?
- Oman ranks 36th out of 189 countries with data for 2023.
- Is palm oil imports rising or falling in Oman?
- Over the last ten years it is up 50.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Oman 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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