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Groundnut oil and fractions market in SADC

$Groundnut oil and fractions market in SADC$

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"SADC" region includes following countries:

Angola

Botswana

Comoros

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Eswatini

Lesotho

Madagascar

Malawi

Mauritius

Mozambique

Namibia

Seychelles

South Africa

Tanzania

Zambia

Zimbabwe

Earlier Report Observations

The SADC groundnut oil market volume decreased from 143.4 thousand tonnes in 2018 to 122.3 thousand tonnes in 2023, reflecting a contraction of over 20 thousand tonnes. The decline was not steady, with a notable dip in 2019 followed by a partial rebound in 2020.

After reaching 139.7 thousand tonnes in 2020, the market size fell in each of the subsequent three years, dropping to 136.2 thousand tonnes in 2021, 125.9 thousand tonnes in 2022, and 122.3 thousand tonnes in 2023. The overall reduction amounted to 14.7% over the six-year span.

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 SADC
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in SADC 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 Angola in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Angola 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 Angola in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Angola 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 Angola, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Angola 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 Angola in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Angola 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 Angola in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Angola 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 Angola, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Angola 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 Angola in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Angola 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 Angola in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Angola 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 Angola, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Angola 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 Angola in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Angola 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 Angola in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Angola 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 Angola, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Angola 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 SADC

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, SADC's production of groundnut oil and fractions reached its lowest point at 135.0 thousand tonnes. Production then increased by 3.4% in 2020 to 139.5 thousand tonnes. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 143.6 thousand tonnes, with the largest decline occurring in 2019 at 6.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1.9%	(6.0%)	3.4%	(0.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports groundnut oil and fractions from SADC

Exports in kind, t

The market showed an unstable trend throughout the period. In 2018, exports reached their peak at 969 tonnes, but by 2020 they had plummeted to just 2 tonnes, representing a 99.0% year-over-year decrease. This created a dramatic 397-fold difference between the high in 2018 and the low in 2020. The largest increase occurred in 2018 at 161.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	161.1%	(73.5%)	(99.0%)	(81.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Italy was the leading destination for SADC's groundnut oil and fractions exports in volume terms, accounting for 51.1% of total shipments.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. In 2018, exports reached their maximum value of 1 399 thousand US dollars, but by 2020 they had fallen to 180 thousand US dollars, a 54.4% year-over-year decline. This created a 7.8-fold variation between the 2018 high and 2020 low. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 71.7%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2018 at 59.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	59.4%	(71.7%)	(54.4%)	(41.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Italy was the largest destination for SADC's groundnut oil and fractions exports in value terms, capturing 46.6% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports groundnut oil and fractions to SADC

Imports in kind, t

Cross-border shipments of groundnut oil and fractions to SADC declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 198 tonnes, representing a sharp 51.8% decrease compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 61.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of -27.3%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 732 tonnes, with the largest increase occurring that same year at 42.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	42.5%	(43.9%)	(51.8%)	(27.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, imports of groundnut oil and fractions to SADC in volume terms were not heavily concentrated. Portugal accounted for 11.2% of imports, Indonesia for 10.7%, and India for 4.4%, with these three countries together representing just 26.3% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

SADC's imports of groundnut oil and fractions in value terms declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 431 thousand US dollars, down 7.1% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 66.7%, equating to an annualized decline of 30.7%. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 1 489 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 68.8%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2018 at 14.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	14.8%	(68.8%)	(7.1%)	(30.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the partner structure for SADC's groundnut oil and fractions imports in value terms was balanced rather than concentrated. Portugal accounted for 15.5% of import value, Indonesia for 7.5%, and China for 7.0%, with these three countries together representing 30.0% of total import flows, while many other countries accounted for the remaining 70.0%.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io