According to data from the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS), cited by PalmOilMagazine from ProPakistani, palm oil imports increased from 3.214 million tons worth approximately US$3.4 billion in FY2025. Pakistan’s annual edible oil consumption has climbed to approximately 4.8 million metric tons, up from around 4 million tons five years ago. Meanwhile, domestic production of oilseed feedstocks, particularly cottonseed, has continued to decline, forcing processors to rely increasingly on imported palm oil. Pakistan’s record palm oil imports underscore the strategic importance of major exporting countries, particularly Indonesia and Malaysia, in meeting global vegetable oil demand. As Pakistan’s domestic consumption continues to expand, reliable supply and stable palm oil prices are expected to remain key factors shaping regional trade flows across Asia.