Oil of palm kernel production in Dominican Republic
In 2023 Dominican Republic produced 9,001 t of oil of palm kernel, the 26th largest in the world (0.11% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 50%. This is the highest figure on record.
The 2023 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2023
- 9,001 t
- World rank
- 26 of 43
- 10-year change
- +50%
- Record
- 9,001 t
- 2023
Oil of palm kernel in Dominican Republic, 1961–2023 (tonnes)
Dominican Republic compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 0.11%
- 0.10% in 2013
- 10-year change
- +50%
- world +32%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | Cambodia | 10,100 | 0.12% |
| 25 | Venezuela | 9,277 | 0.11% |
| 26 | Dominican Republic | 9,001 | 0.11% |
| 27 | Paraguay | 6,674 | 0.08% |
| 28 | Nicaragua | 6,433 | 0.08% |
Map of world production of oil of palm kernel
Share of the world total; Dominican Republic is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 9,001 | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 9,000 | +5.9% |
| 2021 | 8,500 | +6.3% |
| 2020 | 8,000 | +6.7% |
| 2019 | 7,500 | +7.1% |
| 2018 | 7,001 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 7,000 | +7.7% |
| 2016 | 6,500 | 0.0% |
| 2015 | 6,500 | 0.0% |
| 2014 | 6,500 | +8.3% |
| 2013 | 6,000 | +9.1% |
| 2012 | 5,500 | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 5,500 | +10% |
| 2010 | 5,000 | +11% |
| 2009 | 4,500 | +13% |
| 2008 | 4,000 | +14% |
| 2007 | 3,500 | 0.0% |
| 2006 | 3,500 | 0.0% |
| 2005 | 3,500 | +17% |
| 2004 | 3,000 | 0.0% |
| 2003 | 3,000 | 0.0% |
| 2002 | 3,000 | +20% |
| 2001 | 2,500 | −17% |
| 2000 | 3,000 | 0.0% |
| 1999 | 3,000 | +20% |
| 1998 | 2,500 | 0.0% |
| 1997 | 2,500 | 0.0% |
| 1996 | 2,500 | 0.0% |
| 1995 | 2,500 | 0.0% |
| 1994 | 2,500 | +25% |
| 1993 | 2,000 | 0.0% |
| 1992 | 2,000 | +33% |
| 1991 | 1,500 | +50% |
| 1990 | 1,000 | +186% |
| 1989 | 350 | — |
| 1988 | 0 | — |
| 1987 | 0 | — |
| 1986 | 0 | — |
| 1985 | 0 | — |
| 1984 | 0 | — |
| 1983 | 0 | — |
| 1982 | 0 | — |
| 1981 | 0 | — |
| 1980 | 0 | — |
| 1979 | 0 | — |
| 1978 | 0 | — |
| 1977 | 0 | — |
| 1976 | 0 | — |
| 1975 | 0 | — |
| 1974 | 0 | — |
| 1973 | 0 | — |
| 1972 | 0 | — |
| 1971 | 0 | — |
| 1970 | 0 | — |
| 1969 | 0 | — |
| 1968 | 0 | — |
| 1967 | 0 | — |
| 1966 | 0 | — |
| 1965 | 0 | — |
| 1964 | 0 | — |
| 1963 | 0 | — |
| 1962 | 0 | — |
| 1961 | 0 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 217 t USD 356,000
- Exporter rank
- 40 of 69
- Imports
- 2,785 t USD 3.8 m
- Importer rank
- 48 of 132
FAOSTAT detailed trade data, release of 23 July 2026; quantities in tonnes, values in current US dollars; exports include re-exports. World exporters and importers
Questions and answers
What is the production of oil of palm kernel in Dominican Republic?
Dominican Republic produced 9,001 t in 2023, 0.11% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Dominican Republic rank in the world for production of oil of palm kernel?
Dominican Republic ranked 26th of 43 countries in 2023. The largest producer was Indonesia with 59.4% of the world total.
How has the production of oil of palm kernel in Dominican Republic changed?
It rose by 50% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +32% for the world. 2023 was the highest figure on record.
Does Dominican Republic export or import oil of palm kernel?
In 2024 Dominican Republic reported exports of 217 t (USD 356,000) and imports of 2,785 t (USD 3.8 m), according to FAOSTAT trade data.
Where does this data come from?
From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations; the 2023 figure for Dominican Republic is imputed by FAO. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.
Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. fao.org/faostat. Licence: CC BY 4.0. Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.

