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Groundnut oil and fractions market in Eastern Africa

$Groundnut oil and fractions market in Eastern Africa$

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Eastern Africa" region includes following countries:

British Indian Ocean Territory

Burundi

Comoros

Mayotte

Ethiopia

Eritrea

French Southern Territories

Djibouti

Kenya

Madagascar

Malawi

Mauritius

Mozambique

Reunion

Rwanda

Seychelles

Somalia

Zimbabwe

South Sudan

Uganda

Tanzania

Zambia

Earlier Report Observations

The groundnut oil and fractions market in Eastern Africa began the period at 106.7 thousand tonnes in 2018. A decline to 100.8 thousand tonnes followed in 2019, largely due to significant crop losses from virus diseases such as rust, bacterial wilt, and rosette virus, which hampered yields. The market rebounded to 108.2 thousand tonnes in 2020, driven by the adoption of drought-tolerant and disease-resistant groundnut varieties like ICGV 12991 and Chalimbana, which improved crop resilience and oil content for processing.

Market volume stabilized near 106.9 thousand tonnes in 2021, as investments in the agro-processing sector to produce edible oils locally provided support, while a concurrent consumer shift away from traditional groundnut oil due to health concerns limited growth. A gradual contraction then occurred, with the market falling to 101.6 thousand tonnes in 2022 and 97.1 thousand tonnes in 2023, amid broader climatic and market challenges, despite ongoing efforts to expand into organic and premium product segments.

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 Eastern Africa
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Eastern Africa 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 British Indian Ocean Territory in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to British Indian Ocean Territory 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 British Indian Ocean Territory in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to British Indian Ocean Territory 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 British Indian Ocean Territory, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to British Indian Ocean Territory 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 British Indian Ocean Territory in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to British Indian Ocean Territory 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 British Indian Ocean Territory in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to British Indian Ocean Territory 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 British Indian Ocean Territory, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to British Indian Ocean Territory 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 British Indian Ocean Territory in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from British Indian Ocean Territory 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 British Indian Ocean Territory in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from British Indian Ocean Territory 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 British Indian Ocean Territory, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from British Indian Ocean Territory 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 British Indian Ocean Territory in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from British Indian Ocean Territory 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 British Indian Ocean Territory in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from British Indian Ocean Territory 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 British Indian Ocean Territory, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from British Indian Ocean Territory 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 groundnut oil and fractions in Eastern Africa

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of groundnut oil and fractions, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of groundnut oil and fractions, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

In 2019, Eastern Africa produced 100.6 thousand tonnes of groundnut oil and fractions, marking the lowest output in recent years. Production then increased by 6.5% in 2020 to reach 107.1 thousand tonnes. The most significant decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 5.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1.6%	(5.7%)	6.5%	0.7%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports groundnut oil and fractions from Eastern Africa

Exports in kind, t

Export volumes showed irregular fluctuations, indicating a volatile market environment. The lowest exports were recorded in 2019 at just 3 tonnes, while the highest occurred in 2017. This represents an 82-fold difference between these two years. In 2020, exports from Eastern Africa rose sharply to 12 tonnes, a 361.2% increase compared to 2019. The largest decline was observed in 2018, with a decrease of 98.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(98.0%)	(37.5%)	361.2%	(61.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Italy, and the United States were the primary destinations for groundnut oil and fractions exports from Eastern Africa. Together, they accounted for 47.5% of total export volumes, with the Democratic Republic of the Congo leading at 35.3%, followed by Italy at 8.9%, and the United States at 3.3%.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The export market displayed an unstable trend during this period. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 2 thousand US dollars, while the highest was in 2017, resulting in a peak-to-trough ratio of 197 times. In 2020, export deliveries from Eastern Africa surged to 12 thousand US dollars, representing a dramatic 619.0% increase compared to the previous year. The most significant decline occurred in 2018, with a drop of 96.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(96.5%)	(85.6%)	619.0%	(66.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, the buyer portfolio for groundnut oil and fractions from Eastern Africa was diverse. The Democratic Republic of the Congo, Italy, and the United States together contributed 49.6% of total export value, with shares of 29.0%, 12.5%, and 8.1% respectively. Many other countries held smaller but notable shares, reflecting a broad distribution of buyers.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports groundnut oil and fractions to Eastern Africa

Imports in kind, t

Import trends were unstable over this timeframe. The lowest imports were in 2018 at 49 tonnes, while they peaked in 2020 at 1 117 tonnes, showing a 23-fold difference. In 2020, imports into Eastern Africa jumped by 631.2% compared to the previous year. The largest decline was recorded in 2018, with a decrease of 89.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(89.4%)	212.0%	631.2%	34.1%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Turkey, Indonesia, and Malaysia were the main suppliers of groundnut oil and fractions to Eastern Africa. Together, they made up 75.4% of total import volumes, with Turkey accounting for 55.5%, Indonesia for 13.2%, and Malaysia for 6.7%.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

The import market exhibited volatility during the observed period. The lowest value was in 2018 at 101 thousand US dollars, while the highest was in 2020 at 1 295 thousand US dollars, reflecting a 12.8-fold gap. In 2020, imports increased sharply by 202.7% year-over-year. The largest decline occurred in 2018, with a drop of 78.5%, while the largest increase was in 2019, with a rise of 322.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(78.5%)	322.8%	202.7%	40.1%

Source: SHEV.io

In the period from 2017 to 2020, Turkey, Indonesia, and Spain formed the primary group of suppliers for groundnut oil and fractions imports into Eastern Africa in value terms. Together, they accounted for 68.6% of total import flows, with Turkey leading at 50.5%, followed by Indonesia at 10.0%, and Spain at 8.1%.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io