The global palm oil distribution is overwhelmingly dominated by Indonesia and Malaysia, collectively accounting for over 75 million metric tons in 2024. Indonesia's production is growing at a steady rate, while Malaysia shows a slight decline. Fast-growing markets include Colombia, the United States, Nigeria, and Guatemala. Countries like Russia, Pakistan, and Egypt display declining trends, and smaller economies like Afghanistan and Peru exhibit notable growth.
Future trends to watch are the impacts of sustainability policies, emerging biofuel markets, and demand fluctuations in large importing nations like India and China. Climate change and crop resilience will continue to influence production dynamics globally.
Top countries in Palm Oil Distribution by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Indonesia | 53,140 | 2023 | -0.31% | +3.53% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Malaysia | 22,710 | 2023 | +4.96% | -1.37% | View data |
| 3 | 3 India | 11,930 | 2023 | +6.25% | +1.14% | View data |
| 4 | 4 China | 7,390 | 2023 | +11.72% | +0.26% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Pakistan | 4,050 | 2023 | +6.73% | +1.21% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Thailand | 3,760 | 2023 | -3.42% | +2.26% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Colombia | 2,910 | 2023 | +4.31% | +4.87% | View data |
| 8 | 8 United States | 2,060 | 2023 | +0.68% | +4.45% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Nigeria | 2,000 | 2023 | +6.21% | +4.59% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Bangladesh | 1,760 | 2023 | +5.84% | -0.94% | View data |
