In 2023, Malaysia and Indonesia were leading in the non-food use of palm kernel oil, at 1.51 and 1.39 million metric tons respectively. Malaysia saw a decline of 0.64%, whilst Indonesia grew by 0.35%. China and Germany followed, with notable increases in usage of 1.19% and 0.61% respectively. The United States showed a significant rise of 3.03%, while Brazil reduced its usage by 1.12%. Canada marked a growth of 4.24%, and India and Japan experienced notable declines of 7.35% and 12.94% respectively.
Future trends point to potential shifts in demand dynamics with the rising focus on sustainability and environmental concerns, which might drive changes in the palm kernel oil sector. Emerging markets could also play a larger role in its consumption for non-food uses.
Top countries in Palm Kernel Oil Non-food Uses by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Malaysia | 1,510 | 2023 | -0.33% | -0.64% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Indonesia | 1,390 | 2023 | +1.53% | +0.35% | View data |
| 3 | 3 China | 695 | 2023 | +2.21% | +1.19% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Germany | 366 | 2023 | -0.54% | +0.61% | View data |
| 5 | 5 United States | 353 | 2023 | +1.73% | +3.03% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Brazil | 241 | 2023 | -1.23% | -1.12% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Netherlands | 186 | 2023 | +3.33% | +1.94% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Thailand | 138 | 2023 | 0% | -0.29% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Mexico | 99 | 2023 | +1.02% | +0.62% | View data |
| 10 | 10 India | 86 | 2023 | -5.49% | -7.35% | View data |
