EU palm oil imports continue to decline

The downward trend in palm oil imports into the EU-27 continues, as is confirmed by the EU Commission’s import figures. The decline is due to the exclusion of biofuels derived from palm oil from being credited towards national quota obligations. At the same time, imports of waste oils and fats for use in transport fuel production are on the rise. According to the EU Commission, the European Union imported nearly 958,000 tonnes of palm oil between 1 July and 2 November 2025 – a drop of roughly 20 per cent compared to the same period in the previous year. Malaysia remained the leading supplier, providing 272,000 tonnes and accounting for 28% of total imports. This represents a slight increase in the country’s exports compared to the reference period. Indonesia ranked second with 261,000 tonnes, marking a sharp decline. On the recipient side, the Netherlands remained the leading hub for European palm oil trading and a key location for biofuel production. At 353,000 tonnes, the ...