Palm oil imports in Tunisia
Tunisia: Palm oil imports was 57,000 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Palm oil imports in Tunisia, 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 Tunisia is 57,000 tonnes, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of down 37.4% on the previous year and down 25.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, palm oil imports in Tunisia peaked at 91,000 tonnes in 2022 and was at its lowest, 1,000 tonnes, in 1965.
Tunisia ranks 69th of 189 countries on this measure, 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 | 4,111 tonnes | 1,000 tonnes | 7,000 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 5,800 tonnes | 3,000 tonnes | 11,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 15,400 tonnes | 7,000 tonnes | 25,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 17,100 tonnes | 12,000 tonnes | 27,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 39,900 tonnes | 12,000 tonnes | 75,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 60,600 tonnes | 43,000 tonnes | 76,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 66,250 tonnes | 57,000 tonnes | 91,000 tonnes | 4 |
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More energy & mining data for Tunisia
- Fuel imports 18.8% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 4.3% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 1.5% (2024)
- Gas production 12.87 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 1,048 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 12.87 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Gas production per person 1,048 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fuel exports 6.2% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 18.3% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 61.5% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is palm oil imports in Tunisia?
- Palm oil imports in Tunisia was 57,000 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 Tunisia?
- The highest recorded value was 91,000 tonnes in 2022.
- What is the lowest palm oil imports recorded in Tunisia?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,000 tonnes in 1965.
- How does Tunisia rank for palm oil imports?
- Tunisia ranks 69th out of 189 countries with data for 2023.
- Is palm oil imports rising or falling in Tunisia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 25.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Tunisia 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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