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Cottonseed oil-cake market in Zimbabwe

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

Zimbabwe's cottonseed oil-cake market volume showed significant fluctuations from 2018 to 2023, starting at 16 966 t before contracting to 15 809 t in 2019. A sharp recovery followed in 2020, driving the market to 23 803 t.

After a slight stabilization in 2021, growth accelerated again, with volume reaching 26 786 t in 2022. The most substantial expansion occurred in 2023, when market volume surged by 41% to 37 778 t, more than double the level recorded five years earlier.

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 Zimbabwe
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Zimbabwe in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Zimbabwe in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, 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, 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 Zimbabwe in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Zimbabwe 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 Zimbabwe in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Zimbabwe 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/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Zimbabwe, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Zimbabwe by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
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 Zimbabwe in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Zimbabwe 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 Zimbabwe in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Zimbabwe 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/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Zimbabwe, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Zimbabwe by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
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 Zimbabwe in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Zimbabwe 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 Zimbabwe in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Zimbabwe 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/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Zimbabwe, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Zimbabwe by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
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 Zimbabwe in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Zimbabwe 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 Zimbabwe in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Zimbabwe 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/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Zimbabwe, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Zimbabwe by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
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 cottonseed oil-cake in Zimbabwe

In kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Zimbabwe ranked 29th globally in cottonseed oil-cake production.

Top producers of cottonseed oil-cake, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of cottonseed oil-cake, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Following two years of growth, cottonseed oil-cake production in Zimbabwe experienced a decline. In 2020, the country produced 32 700 tonnes, marking a 1.4% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production rose by 79.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 21.6%. The highest production level was recorded in 2019 at 33 179 tonnes, while the most significant year-on-year increase occurred in 2018 at 52.4%.

Annual dynamics of production in Zimbabwe in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	52.4%	19.8%	(1.4%)	21.6%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports cottonseed oil-cake from Zimbabwe

Exports in kind, t

Export volumes showed considerable fluctuations during this period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2019, with a 10.8-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Zimbabwe exported 9 047 tonnes of cottonseed oil-cake, representing a sharp 47.9% contraction compared to the previous year. The maximum export volume was recorded in 2019 at 17 370 tonnes, and the largest year-on-year increase occurred in 2018 at 581.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	581.6%	57.9%	(47.9%)	77.6%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, South Africa effectively monopolized Zimbabwe's cottonseed oil-cake exports in volume terms, accounting for 100.0% of total shipments.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Export values exhibited volatility throughout the observed period. The lowest value was recorded in 2017, rising to a peak in 2019 with a 9.6-fold increase between these years. In 2020, Zimbabwe's cottonseed oil-cake exports amounted to 2 881 thousand US dollars, showing a substantial 23.9% decline from the previous year. The highest export value was achieved in 2019 at 3 784 thousand US dollars, while the most significant year-on-year increase occurred in 2018 at 551.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	551.5%	47.1%	(23.9%)	94.0%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Zimbabwe's cottonseed oil-cake exports in value terms were almost exclusively directed to South Africa, which absorbed 100.0% of total export value.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports cottonseed oil-cake to Zimbabwe

Imports in kind, t

Import volumes displayed irregular patterns, indicating market volatility. The lowest volume was recorded in 2017, increasing to a peak in 2018 with a 1.9-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Zimbabwe imported 150 tonnes of cottonseed oil-cake, representing a significant 89.7% increase compared to the previous year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	89.7%	n/a	n/a	1.8%

Source: SHEV.io

During the 2017-2020 period, Malawi and Zambia formed the dominant markets for Zimbabwe's cottonseed oil-cake imports in volume terms, jointly accounting for 94.7% of total imports, with other countries making up the remaining share.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Zimbabwe imported cottonseed oil-cake worth 11 thousand US dollars, showing a solid 11.0% year-on-year decline. Between 2017 and 2020, import values decreased by 48.1%, equivalent to an annualized decline rate of 19.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(11.0%)	n/a	n/a	(19.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017-2020, Zambia and Malawi remained the primary suppliers of cottonseed oil-cake to Zimbabwe in value terms, with a combined share of 91.2% of total import value, while other countries accounted for the remainder.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io