EU: Palm Oil Market 2024

Palm Oil Market Size in the EU

In 2023, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in the EU palm oil market, when its value decreased by X% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Palm Oil Production in the EU

In value terms, palm oil production rose to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Palm Oil Exports

Exports in the EU

In 2023, the amount of palm oil exported in the European Union contracted to X tons, which is down by X% against the previous year. Overall, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, palm oil exports contracted slightly to $X in 2023. Total exports indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, exports increased by X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2022, and then contracted modestly in the following year.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands represented the main exporter of palm oil in the European Union, with the volume of exports resulting at X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2023. It was distantly followed by Germany (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Spain (X tons), together creating a X% share of total exports. The following exporters - Denmark (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Sweden (X tons) - together made up X% of total exports.

Exports from the Netherlands decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Sweden (X%), Italy (X%), Belgium (X%), Spain (X%), Denmark (X%) and Germany (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Sweden emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the European Union, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. From 2012 to 2023, the share of Italy, Spain, Germany, Belgium, Denmark and Sweden increased by X, X, X, X, X and X percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the largest palm oil supplier in the European Union, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with an X% share of total exports. It was followed by Italy, with a X% share.

In the Netherlands, palm oil exports contracted by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Germany (X% per year) and Italy (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw notable growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X%. The level of export peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, major exporting countries recorded the following prices: in Sweden ($X per ton) and Denmark ($X per ton), while the Netherlands ($X per ton) and Italy ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Palm Oil Imports

Imports in the EU

In 2023, approx. X tons of palm oil were imported in the European Union; with a decrease of X% on the previous year's figure. In general, imports saw a mild curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, palm oil imports shrank significantly to $X in 2023. Overall, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2022, and then contracted significantly in the following year.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the three major importers of palm oil, namely the Netherlands, Italy and Spain, represented more than half of total import. Germany (X tons) held the next position in the ranking, followed by Belgium (X tons). All these countries together took near X% share of total imports. Poland (X tons), Sweden (X tons) and France (X tons) took a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Spain (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Italy ($X) and Spain ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2023, with a combined X% share of total imports. Germany, Belgium, Poland, Sweden and France lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Sweden, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, dropping by X% against the previous year. Import price indicated a mild increase from 2012 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, palm oil import price increased by X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2022, and then dropped in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform