Oil of palm kernel — Production in Eastern Africa

Eastern Africa: Oil of palm kernel — Production was 7,890 t in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
7,890 t
Change on year
down 0.0%
Rank
15th
of 22 groups
All-time high
9,237 t
in 2008
All-time low
280.1 t
in 1964
Years of data
63
1961–2023

Oil of palm kernel — Production in Eastern Africa, 1961–2023

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Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.

Analysis

In 2023, oil of palm kernel — production in Eastern Africa stood at 7,890 t.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 14.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, oil of palm kernel — production in Eastern Africa peaked at 9,237 t in 2008 and was at its lowest, 280.1 t, in 1964.

That places Eastern Africa 15th out of 22 groups with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Oil of palm kernel — Production in Eastern Africa, year by year

Annual values for Oil of palm kernel — Production in Eastern Africa, 1961 to 2023.
Year t Change
1961 311.6 t
1962 600.1 t +92.6%
1963 411.6 t -31.4%
1964 280.1 t -31.9%
1965 335.1 t +19.6%
1966 306.1 t -8.7%
1967 369.1 t +20.6%
1968 435.3 t +17.9%
1969 507.5 t +16.6%
1970 611.06 t +20.4%
1971 2,946 t +382.2%
1972 2,901 t -1.5%
1973 2,726 t -6.1%
1974 2,808 t +3.0%
1975 3,260 t +16.1%
1976 3,221 t -1.2%
1977 3,272 t +1.6%
1978 3,031 t -7.4%
1979 2,950 t -2.7%
1980 2,930 t -0.7%
1981 3,450 t +17.8%
1982 3,654 t +5.9%
1983 3,679 t +0.7%
1984 3,679 t +0.0%
1985 3,723 t +1.2%
1986 3,783 t +1.6%
1987 3,857 t +1.9%
1988 4,020 t +4.2%
1989 4,024 t +0.1%
1990 4,391 t +9.1%
1991 4,394 t +0.1%
1992 4,587 t +4.4%
1993 4,674 t +1.9%
1994 4,563 t -2.4%
1995 4,727 t +3.6%
1996 4,723 t -0.1%
1997 4,720 t -0.1%
1998 4,494 t -4.8%
1999 5,158 t +14.8%
2000 4,933 t -4.4%
2001 4,770 t -3.3%
2002 4,611 t -3.3%
2003 4,163 t -9.7%
2004 4,874 t +17.1%
2005 5,693 t +16.8%
2006 6,604 t +16.0%
2007 8,291 t +25.5%
2008 9,237 t +11.4%
2009 8,964 t -3.0%
2010 8,769 t -2.2%
2011 8,692 t -0.9%
2012 9,055 t +4.2%
2013 9,236 t +2.0%
2014 8,085 t -12.5%
2015 7,833 t -3.1%
2016 7,800 t -0.4%
2017 7,814 t +0.2%
2018 7,718 t -1.2%
2019 7,898 t +2.3%
2020 7,057 t -10.6%
2021 7,750 t +9.8%
2022 7,891 t +1.8%
2023 7,890 t -0.0%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 395.17 t 280.1 t 600.1 t 9
1970s 2,773 t 611.06 t 3,272 t 10
1980s 3,680 t 2,930 t 4,024 t 10
1990s 4,643 t 4,391 t 5,158 t 10
2000s 6,214 t 4,163 t 9,237 t 10
2010s 8,290 t 7,718 t 9,236 t 10
2020s 7,647 t 7,057 t 7,891 t 4

Countries ranked near Eastern Africa

  1. 12 Cameroon 37,800 t compare
  2. 13 Ecuador 30,200 t compare
  3. 14 Peru 25,400 t compare
  4. 15 Sierra Leone 17,741 t compare
  5. 16 China 16,934 t compare
  6. 16 China, mainland 16,934 t compare
  7. 18 Togo 16,000 t compare

See the full ranking of 92 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is oil of palm kernel — production in Eastern Africa?
Oil of palm kernel — production in Eastern Africa was 7,890 t in 2023, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest oil of palm kernel — production recorded in Eastern Africa?
The highest recorded value was 9,237 t in 2008.
What is the lowest oil of palm kernel — production recorded in Eastern Africa?
The lowest recorded value was 280.1 t in 1964.
How does Eastern Africa rank for oil of palm kernel — production?
Eastern Africa ranks 15th out of 22 groups with data for 2023.
Is oil of palm kernel — production rising or falling in Eastern Africa?
Over the last ten years it is down 14.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Eastern Africa data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Oil of palm kernel — Production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Oil of palm kernel — Production
Unit
t
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
92 places, 5,164 data points, 1961–2023
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