Palm kernels production in Colombia
In 2023 Colombia produced 312,806 t of palm kernels, the 5th largest in the world (1.63% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 38%. The record was 367,318 t in 2019.
- Production, 2023
- 312,806 t
- World rank
- 5 of 44
- 10-year change
- +38%
- Record
- 367,318 t
- 2019
Palm kernels in Colombia, 1961–2023 (tonnes)
Colombia compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 1.6%
- 1.5% in 2013
- 10-year change
- +38%
- world +30%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Thailand | 726,000 | 3.8% |
| 4 | Nigeria | 375,000 | 1.9% |
| 5 | Colombia | 312,806 | 1.6% |
| 6 | Guatemala | 238,337 | 1.2% |
| 7 | Brazil | 195,000 | 1.0% |
Map of world production of palm kernels
Share of the world total; Colombia is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 312,806 | −2.8% |
| 2022 | 321,926 | +3.0% |
| 2021 | 312,683 | +8.3% |
| 2020 | 288,672 | −21% |
| 2019 | 367,318 | +1.5% |
| 2018 | 361,942 | +4.9% |
| 2017 | 345,125 | +45% |
| 2016 | 237,920 | −12% |
| 2015 | 269,570 | +12% |
| 2014 | 240,990 | +6.4% |
| 2013 | 226,428 | +5.1% |
| 2012 | 215,504 | +1.5% |
| 2011 | 212,244 | +22% |
| 2010 | 174,327 | −2.8% |
| 2009 | 179,341 | +0.2% |
| 2008 | 179,000 | −0.6% |
| 2007 | 180,000 | +1.1% |
| 2006 | 178,000 | +13% |
| 2005 | 158,172 | +8.5% |
| 2004 | 145,740 | +23% |
| 2003 | 118,772 | +2.4% |
| 2002 | 115,994 | −2.1% |
| 2001 | 118,526 | +8.8% |
| 2000 | 108,949 | +8.3% |
| 1999 | 100,617 | +17% |
| 1998 | 85,852 | +0.3% |
| 1997 | 85,573 | +10% |
| 1996 | 77,714 | +8.1% |
| 1995 | 71,860 | +7.3% |
| 1994 | 66,950 | +16% |
| 1993 | 57,691 | +3.3% |
| 1992 | 55,824 | +4.7% |
| 1991 | 53,324 | +15% |
| 1990 | 46,193 | +12% |
| 1989 | 41,066 | +5.3% |
| 1988 | 39,000 | +45% |
| 1987 | 26,980 | +6.9% |
| 1986 | 25,233 | +3.8% |
| 1985 | 24,313 | +5.6% |
| 1984 | 23,028 | +9.7% |
| 1983 | 21,000 | +9.4% |
| 1982 | 19,200 | +6.7% |
| 1981 | 18,000 | +5.9% |
| 1980 | 17,000 | +12% |
| 1979 | 15,200 | +19% |
| 1978 | 12,800 | +12% |
| 1977 | 11,400 | +9.6% |
| 1976 | 10,400 | +9.5% |
| 1975 | 9,500 | +5.6% |
| 1974 | 9,000 | +5.9% |
| 1973 | 8,500 | +6.3% |
| 1972 | 8,000 | +6.7% |
| 1971 | 7,500 | +7.1% |
| 1970 | 7,000 | +17% |
| 1969 | 6,000 | 0.0% |
| 1968 | 6,000 | +76% |
| 1967 | 3,400 | +240% |
| 1966 | 1,000 | +11% |
| 1965 | 900 | +5.9% |
| 1964 | 850 | +13% |
| 1963 | 750 | +7.1% |
| 1962 | 700 | +40% |
| 1961 | 500 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 9 t USD 2.7 m
- Exporter rank
- 31 of 48
- Imports
- 5 t USD 1.9 m
- Importer rank
- 32 of 60
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 palm kernels in Colombia?
Colombia produced 312,806 t in 2023, 1.6% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Colombia rank in the world for production of palm kernels?
Colombia ranked 5th of 44 countries in 2023. The largest producer was Indonesia with 58.7% of the world total.
How has the production of palm kernels in Colombia changed?
It rose by 38% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +30% for the world. The record was 367,318 t in 2019.
Does Colombia export or import palm kernels?
In 2024 Colombia reported exports of 9 t (USD 2.7 m) and imports of 5 t (USD 1.9 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. 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.