Palm oil imports in Tanzania
Tanzania: Palm oil imports was 263,000 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Palm oil imports in Tanzania, 1961–2023
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 Tanzania is 263,000 tonnes, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of up 17.9% on the previous year and up 6.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, palm oil imports in Tanzania peaked at 455,000 tonnes in 2006 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 1961.
That places Tanzania 32nd out of 189 countries with data for 2023, putting it 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 | 555.56 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 2,000 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 8,700 tonnes | 3,000 tonnes | 15,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 9,200 tonnes | 4,000 tonnes | 23,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 43,500 tonnes | 31,000 tonnes | 58,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 229,700 tonnes | 122,000 tonnes | 455,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 310,200 tonnes | 212,000 tonnes | 429,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 307,000 tonnes | 223,000 tonnes | 378,000 tonnes | 4 |
Countries ranked near Tanzania
- 29 Afghanistan 325,000 tonnes compare
- 30 Uganda 314,000 tonnes compare
- 31 United Arab Emirates 283,000 tonnes compare
- 33 Brazil 261,000 tonnes compare
- 34 Taiwan 250,000 tonnes compare
- 35 Iran, Islamic Rep. 229,000 tonnes compare
More energy & mining data for Tanzania
- Fuel imports 19.9% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 1.5% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 5.6% (2024)
- Gas production 21.59 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 314.84 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 21.59 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Gas production per person 314.84 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fuel exports 2.2% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 16.8% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 70.9% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is palm oil imports in Tanzania?
- Palm oil imports in Tanzania was 263,000 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 Tanzania?
- The highest recorded value was 455,000 tonnes in 2006.
- What is the lowest palm oil imports recorded in Tanzania?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1961.
- How does Tanzania rank for palm oil imports?
- Tanzania ranks 32nd out of 189 countries with data for 2023.
- Is palm oil imports rising or falling in Tanzania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 6.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Tanzania 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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