Palm oil imports in Zambia
Zambia: Palm oil imports was 65,000 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Palm oil imports in Zambia, 1961–2023
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
Zambia recorded 65,000 tonnes for palm oil imports in 2023.
That represents a change of up 38.3% on the previous year and up 16.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, palm oil imports in Zambia peaked at 85,000 tonnes in 2021 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 1961.
Zambia ranks 67th 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 | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 300 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 1,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 800 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 4,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 23,100 tonnes | 9,000 tonnes | 33,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 60,700 tonnes | 51,000 tonnes | 72,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 64,000 tonnes | 47,000 tonnes | 85,000 tonnes | 4 |
Countries ranked near Zambia
- 64 Rwanda 93,000 tonnes compare
- 65 El Salvador 91,000 tonnes compare
- 66 Australia 80,000 tonnes compare
- 68 Dominican Republic 58,000 tonnes compare
- 69 Tunisia 57,000 tonnes compare
- 70 Cote d'Ivoire 56,000 tonnes compare
More energy & mining data for Zambia
- Fuel imports 22.9% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 4.0% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 73.0% (2024)
- Gas production 0 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 0 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 0 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Gas production per person 0 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fuel exports 2.7% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 5.3% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 71.0% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is palm oil imports in Zambia?
- Palm oil imports in Zambia was 65,000 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 Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 85,000 tonnes in 2021.
- What is the lowest palm oil imports recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1961.
- How does Zambia rank for palm oil imports?
- Zambia ranks 67th out of 189 countries with data for 2023.
- Is palm oil imports rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 16.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zambia 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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