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Palm nuts and kernels market in South-eastern Asia

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"South-eastern Asia" region includes following countries:

Brunei Darussalam

Myanmar

Cambodia

Indonesia

Laos

Malaysia

the Philippines

Timor-Leste

Singapore

Vietnam

Thailand

Earlier Report Observations

Production of palm nuts and kernels in South-eastern Asia rose from 320.8 million tons in 2018 to 361.4 million tons in 2021, marking a period of substantial growth. This increase of over 40 million tons reflected expanded output across the region.

After peaking in 2021, production saw a slight dip to 352.5 million tons in 2022 before edging up to 354.4 million tons in 2023. The market size, which equals production due to absent import and export activity, followed the same pattern.

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 South-eastern Asia
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in South-eastern 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 Brunei Darussalam in kind, 2020-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Brunei Darussalam 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 Brunei Darussalam in value, 2020-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Brunei Darussalam 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 Brunei Darussalam, 2020-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Brunei Darussalam 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 Brunei Darussalam in kind, 2020-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Brunei Darussalam 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 Brunei Darussalam in value, 2020-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Brunei Darussalam 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 Brunei Darussalam, 2020-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Brunei Darussalam 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 Brunei Darussalam in kind, 2020-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Brunei Darussalam 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 Brunei Darussalam in value, 2020-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Brunei Darussalam 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 Brunei Darussalam, 2020-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Brunei Darussalam 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 Brunei Darussalam in kind, 2020-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Brunei Darussalam 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 Brunei Darussalam in value, 2020-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Brunei Darussalam 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 Brunei Darussalam, 2020-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Brunei Darussalam 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 South-eastern 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

Palm nuts and kernels production in South-eastern Asia has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the region produced 341.2 million tonnes, marking a 2.3% increase from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 10.1%, with an average annual growth rate of 3.2%.

Annual dynamics of production in South-eastern 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 South-eastern Asia

Exports in kind, t

The data shows irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Exports bottomed in 2018 and peaked in 2020, with a 53-fold difference between these years. In 2020, South-eastern Asia exported 4 274 tonnes of palm nuts and kernels, representing a sharp increase of 2 217.4% compared to the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 81 tonnes, with the largest decline of 93.2% occurring that year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(93.2%)	126.6%	2 217.4%	53.2%

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The market showed signs of volatility over the observed period. Volumes dropped to a minimum in 2019 and climbed to their maximum in 2018, with a 3.7-fold shift between these years. In 2020, palm nuts and kernels exports from South-eastern Asia totalled 13 217 thousand US dollars, representing a 31.4% advance relative to the prior year. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 10 056 thousand US dollars, while the maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 37 378 thousand US dollars. The largest decline of 73.1% occurred in 2019, and the largest increase of 77.0% was recorded in 2018.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	77.0%	(73.1%)	31.4%	(14.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, India, Germany, and Cameroon were the principal buyers of palm nuts and kernels from South-eastern Asia in value terms. India accounted for 6.3% of exports, Germany for 1.4%, and Cameroon for 0.8%, jointly representing 8.5% of total exports.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports palm nuts and kernels to South-eastern Asia

Imports in kind, t

There were noticeable fluctuations in market performance during the period. The lowest imports were recorded in 2017, with the highest in 2020, reflecting a 20-fold gap. In 2020, cross-border shipments of palm nuts and kernels to South-eastern Asia registered 9 163 tonnes, equivalent to an intense advance of 908.7% compared with 2019. The largest decline of 69.3% was recorded in 2019.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	534.6%	(69.3%)	908.7%	170.0%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, India, Papua New Guinea, and Sudan were the principal destinations for imports in kind. India accounted for 1.1% of imports, Papua New Guinea for 0.8%, and Sudan for 0.6%, jointly accounting for 2.4% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

The market exhibited an unstable trend throughout the timeframe. The lowest value occurred in 2017, while the highest was recorded in 2018, with a peak-to-trough ratio of 1.7 times. In 2020, imported palm nuts and kernels volumes in South-eastern Asia amounted to 23 182 thousand US dollars, which is 6.3% higher compared to 2019. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 35 983 thousand US dollars. The largest decline of 39.4% occurred in 2019, and the largest increase of 71.4% was recorded in 2018.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	71.4%	(39.4%)	6.3%	3.4%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, three principal markets — India, Papua New Guinea, and Costa Rica — together accounted for 7.9% of total imports in value terms of palm nuts and kernels to South-eastern Asia.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io