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Palm nuts and kernels market in Oceania

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Oceania" region includes following countries:

Australia

Christmas Island

Cocos (Keeling) Islands

Heard Island and McDonald Islands

New Zealand

Norfolk Island

Solomon Islands

Fiji

New Caledonia

Vanuatu

Papua New Guinea

Kiribati

Guam

Nauru

Northern Mariana Islands

United States Minor Outlying Islands

Micronesia

Marshall Islands

Palau

American Samoa

Cook Islands

French Polynesia

Niue

Pitcairn Islands

Tokelau

Tonga

Tuvalu

Wallis and Futuna Islands

Samoa

Earlier Report Observations

Production of palm nuts and kernels in Oceania grew steadily from 2.9 million tonnes in 2018 to 3.8 million tonnes in 2023, with the market size expanding in line as imports remained negligible. The increase was uninterrupted each year, reflecting consistent output expansion.

In 2023, a key driver was the 30% rise in palm kernel oil prices, attributed to weather-related supply issues and plantation neglect, which improved profitability for producers. Simultaneously, palm kernels gained traction as a lower-cost stockfeed alternative during drought conditions in Australia, bolstering domestic demand for kernels.

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, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Oceania
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Oceania in kind, 2018-2023, K t
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, K 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, K 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. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Australia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Australia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Australia, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Australia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Australia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Australia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Australia, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Australia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Australia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Australia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Australia, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Australia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Australia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Australia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Australia, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Australia by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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, 2018-2024
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 Oceania

In kind, 2017-2020, K 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

Oceania's production of palm nuts and kernels has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the region produced 3,209 thousand tons, marking a 7.4% rise compared to 2019. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 12.6%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 4.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in Oceania in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1.8%	3.0%	7.4%	4.0%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports palm nuts and kernels from Oceania

Exports in kind, t

The data shows irregular changes, pointing to a volatile market environment. Exports reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2018, with a 4.3-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Oceania's exports of palm nuts and kernels stood at 614 tons, which is 326.0% higher than the previous year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	326.0%	n/a	n/a	11.8%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Oceania's palm nuts and kernels exports were primarily directed towards Malaysia, which accounted for 98.9% of total exports in volume.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Oceania's palm nuts and kernels exports reached 73 thousand US dollars, showing a year-over-year decline of 21.5%. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 95.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of -65.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(21.5%)	n/a	n/a	(65.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, the main destinations for Oceania's palm nuts and kernels exports in value terms were Indonesia (43.3% of exports), Malaysia (32.1% of exports), and Sri Lanka (8.9% of exports). Together, these three countries accounted for 84.3% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports palm nuts and kernels to Oceania

Imports in kind, t

The market displayed an unstable trend throughout the period. Imports hit their lowest point in 2019 and peaked in 2018, with a 224-fold gap between these years. In 2020, Oceania's imports of palm nuts and kernels reached 11 tons, representing a sharp increase of 2,595.1% compared to 2019. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 0.4 tons, while the maximum was in 2018 at 95 tons. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 99.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	16.1%	(99.6%)	2 595.1%	(48.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Malaysia and China consistently remained the primary markets for Oceania's palm nuts and kernels imports in volume, together making up 74.0% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

The market exhibited volatility over the observed period. Imports reached their lowest point in 2020 and peaked in 2018, with a 277-fold gap between these years. In 2020, Oceania's imports of palm nuts and kernels totaled 1 thousand US dollars, indicating a year-over-year decrease of 22.7%. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 236 thousand US dollars. The largest decline was in 2019, with a fall of 99.5%, while the largest increase occurred in 2018, with a rise of 40.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	40.9%	(99.5%)	(22.7%)	(82.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Malaysia and China held the top positions in the structure of Oceania's palm nuts and kernels imports in value terms, jointly accounting for 43.4% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io