Palm oil imports in Romania
Romania: Palm oil imports was 44,000 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Palm oil imports in Romania, 1961–2023
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
Romania recorded 44,000 tonnes for palm oil imports in 2023.
The figure is down 13.7% on the previous year and down 25.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, palm oil imports in Romania peaked at 61,000 tonnes in 2019 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 1961.
That places Romania 80th out of 189 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
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 | 800 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 5,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 1,300 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 4,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 36,100 tonnes | 8,000 tonnes | 52,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 50,000 tonnes | 40,000 tonnes | 61,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 48,250 tonnes | 44,000 tonnes | 51,000 tonnes | 4 |
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More energy & mining data for Romania
- Fuel imports 8.2% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 2.4% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 2.7% (2024)
- Gas production 89.07 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 4,711 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 89.07 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 4,711 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 4.9% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 9.8% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 53.7% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is palm oil imports in Romania?
- Palm oil imports in Romania was 44,000 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 Romania?
- The highest recorded value was 61,000 tonnes in 2019.
- What is the lowest palm oil imports recorded in Romania?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1961.
- How does Romania rank for palm oil imports?
- Romania ranks 80th out of 189 countries with data for 2023.
- Is palm oil imports rising or falling in Romania?
- Over the last ten years it is down 25.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Romania 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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