Oil of palm kernel
Global agricultural trade data from FAO FAOSTAT. Showing cumulative 2018–2023 values for top 50 trading nations.
About Oil of palm kernel Trade Data
This page tracks global trade flows for Oil of palm kernel (FAO code 258) across the top 50 agricultural trading nations. Cumulative export value for 2018–2023 reached $18.6B, while global imports totaled $21.9B. The scale of this tariff-sensitive commodity matters because shifts in US import duties, Section 301 actions, or bilateral free trade agreements can move prices and supply lines in weeks rather than years.
Indonesia leads global exports of Oil of palm kernel, while China; mainland is the largest importer. US tariff classification depends on the exact product form (raw, processed, packaged), so importers should map each shipment to a specific HTS code before quoting landed cost. Trade balance between exporting and importing nations reveals structural dependencies that tariff policy can either reinforce or disrupt.
Use this data to benchmark supplier countries, estimate market concentration, and anticipate how tariff changes ripple through Oil of palm kernel supply chains. All figures come from FAO FAOSTAT Trade: Crops and Livestock (TCL), converted from FAO 1000 USD reporting units to USD. Combine the trend table, top exporter/importer rankings, and the linked US HTS chapter to build a complete picture of where Oil of palm kernel moves, how much is traded, and what tariffs apply at the US border.
Trade Trend (2019–2023)
| Year | Total Exports (top 50 countries) | Total Imports (top 50 countries) |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $2.0B | $2.5B |
| 2020 | $2.3B | $2.6B |
| 2021 | $3.6B | $4.3B |
| 2022 | $3.9B | $5.0B |
| 2023 | $2.4B | $3.3B |
Top Exporters (2023)
| # | Country | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indonesia | $1.3B |
| 2 | Malaysia | $631.4M |
| 3 | Colombia | $101.0M |
| 4 | Thailand | $91.8M |
| 5 | Netherlands (Kingdom of the) | $87.3M |
| 6 | Germany | $49.9M |
| 7 | Spain | $26.6M |
| 8 | United States of America | $22.2M |
| 9 | Belgium | $12.6M |
| 10 | Italy | $4.8M |
Top Importers (2023)
| # | Country | Import Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | China; mainland | $700.6M |
| 2 | United States of America | $474.3M |
| 3 | Germany | $394.3M |
| 4 | Brazil | $267.0M |
| 5 | Netherlands (Kingdom of the) | $212.7M |
| 6 | Malaysia | $170.3M |
| 7 | India | $119.5M |
| 8 | Russian Federation | $103.5M |
| 9 | Spain | $100.6M |
| 10 | Belgium | $84.6M |
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Source: FAO FAOSTAT Trade: Crops and Livestock (TCL). Data covers the top 50 agricultural trading nations. Values in USD (converted from 1000 USD units). Years: 2018–2023.
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