Palm oil imports in Philippines
Philippines: Palm oil imports was 895,000 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Palm oil imports in Philippines, 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 Philippines stood at 895,000 tonnes.
That represents a change of down 11.7% on the previous year and up 3,629.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, palm oil imports in Philippines peaked at 1.01 million tonnes in 2022 and was at its lowest, 1,000 tonnes, in 1975.
That places Philippines 13th 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 | 6,333 tonnes | 4,000 tonnes | 9,000 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 4,200 tonnes | 1,000 tonnes | 7,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 10,400 tonnes | 4,000 tonnes | 29,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 20,400 tonnes | 3,000 tonnes | 69,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 80,300 tonnes | 14,000 tonnes | 213,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 95,600 tonnes | 10,000 tonnes | 275,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 630,500 tonnes | 69,000 tonnes | 1.01 million tonnes | 4 |
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More energy & mining data for Philippines
- Fuel imports 15.0% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 4.2% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 7.5% (2024)
- Gas production 17.77 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 153.4 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 17.77 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Gas production per person 153.4 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fuel exports 1.3% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 10.0% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 72.1% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is palm oil imports in Philippines?
- Palm oil imports in Philippines was 895,000 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 Philippines?
- The highest recorded value was 1.01 million tonnes in 2022.
- What is the lowest palm oil imports recorded in Philippines?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,000 tonnes in 1975.
- How does Philippines rank for palm oil imports?
- Philippines ranks 13th out of 189 countries with data for 2023.
- Is palm oil imports rising or falling in Philippines?
- Over the last ten years it is up 3,629.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Philippines 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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