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Palm nuts and kernels market in Asia

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Asia" region includes following countries:

China

Hong Kong

Japan

North Korea

South Korea

Macao

Mongolia

Afghanistan

Bangladesh

Bhutan

Sri Lanka

India

Iran

Maldives

Nepal

Pakistan

Brunei Darussalam

Myanmar

Cambodia

Indonesia

Laos

Malaysia

the Philippines

Timor-Leste

Singapore

Vietnam

Thailand

Kazakhstan

Kyrgyzstan

Tajikistan

Turkmenistan

Uzbekistan

Azerbaijan

Armenia

Bahrain

Cyprus

Georgia

Palestine

Iraq

Israel

Jordan

Kuwait

Lebanon

Oman

Qatar

Saudi Arabia

Syria

Turkey

the United Arab Emirates

Yemen

Earlier Report Observations

Production of palm nuts and kernels in Asia expanded steadily from 321.5 million tons in 2018 to a peak of 362.0 million tons in 2021. This growth was supported by rising demand for palm kernel oil from the biofuel sector and its increasing use in personal care products such as cosmetics and soaps. Government initiatives promoting sustainable energy and biofuel production further stimulated output during this period.

Output experienced a modest contraction to 353.2 million tons in 2022, influenced by fluctuations in palm oil production linked to weather patterns and export policies which affected kernel availability. Production stabilized at 355.0 million tons in 2023, aided by ongoing technological developments in extraction and refining processes that improved efficiency. Concurrently, strong demand from the animal feed industry for palm kernel expeller provided consistent support to the market.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2020-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2020-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2020-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Asia
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Asia in kind, 2018-2023, M t
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, M t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, M t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from China in kind, 2020-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from China by countries, 2020-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2020-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from China in value, 2020-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from China by countries, 2020-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2020-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from China, 2020-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from China by countries, 2020-2024, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from China in kind, 2020-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from China by countries, 2020-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2020-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from China in value, 2020-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from China by countries, 2020-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2020-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from China, 2020-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from China by countries, 2020-2024, $ US/kg
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to China in kind, 2020-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to China by countries, 2020-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2020-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to China in value, 2020-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to China by countries, 2020-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2020-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to China, 2020-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to China by countries, 2020-2024, $ US/kg
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to China in kind, 2020-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to China by countries, 2020-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2020-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to China in value, 2020-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to China by countries, 2020-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2020-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to China, 2020-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to China by countries, 2020-2024, $ US/kg
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2020-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production palm nuts and kernels in Asia

In kind, 2017-2020, M t

Top producers of palm nuts and kernels, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of palm nuts and kernels, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Asia's production of palm nuts and kernels has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, the region produced 341.9 million tonnes, marking a modest year-on-year increase of 2.3%. From 2017 to 2020, production rose by 10%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 3.2%.

Annual dynamics of production in Asia in kind, 2017-2020, M t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	3.5%	3.9%	2.3%	3.2%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports palm nuts and kernels from Asia

Exports in kind, t

Asia's cross-border shipments of palm nuts and kernels have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 4 396 tonnes, representing a dramatic surge of 6,652.6% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 11,742.7%, averaging an annualized rate of 391.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Asia in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	58.4%	10.7%	6 652.6%	391.1%

Source: SHEV.io

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Asia in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. The value of exports varied significantly, with a 3.7-fold difference between the peak in 2018 and the low in 2019. In 2020, Asia exported palm nuts and kernels worth 13 255 thousand US dollars, up 29.8% from the previous year. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 10 215 thousand US dollars, while the highest was in 2018 at 37 989 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019, falling by 73.1%, and the largest increase was in 2018, rising by 75.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Asia in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	75.4%	(73.1%)	29.8%	(15.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Germany and Cameroon were the primary markets for Asia's exports in value terms, together accounting for 2.2% of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Asia in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports palm nuts and kernels to Asia

Imports in kind, t

The market exhibited volatility over the observed period. Import volumes reached their lowest point in 2019 and peaked in 2020, with a 12.4-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Asia imported 8 507 tonnes of palm nuts and kernels, reflecting a dramatic increase of 1,144.0% from 2019. The minimum volume was recorded in 2019 at 684 tonnes, and the largest decline that year was 65.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Asia in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	147.6%	(65.2%)	1 144.0%	120.4%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Papua New Guinea, with 0.8% of total flows, and Sudan, with 0.6%, formed the leading pair of markets for Asia's imports of palm nuts and kernels in kind.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Asia in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Asia imported palm nuts and kernels worth 23 756 thousand US dollars, a 6.4% improvement compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 7.8%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 2.5%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 37 424 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019, dropping by 40.3%, while the largest increase was in 2018, rising by 69.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Asia in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	69.9%	(40.3%)	6.4%	2.5%

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017–2020, Papua New Guinea, accounting for 3.3% of total flows, and Costa Rica, with 0.5%, were the top two markets for Asia's imports of palm nuts and kernels in value terms.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Asia in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io