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Groundnutoil-cake market in Eastern Africa

Release date: Mar 29, 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 market volume for groundnut oil-cake in Eastern Africa fluctuated between 2018 and 2023. After a drop to 144.7 thousand tons in 2019, it recovered to 157.4 thousand tons in 2020 and reached 159.8 thousand tons by 2023. The years 2021 and 2022 showed minimal changes, indicating a period of stabilization.

In 2024, the Ethiopian Food and Drug Authority strengthened food fortification controls for edible oils, including groundnut oil, while Kenya implemented policies to promote domestic oilseed production and processing. These measures focus on enhancing the quality and supply of groundnut oil, which directly affects the availability of oil-cake as a by-product.

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/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to British Indian Ocean Territory, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to British Indian Ocean Territory by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to British Indian Ocean Territory, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to British Indian Ocean Territory by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from British Indian Ocean Territory, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from British Indian Ocean Territory by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from British Indian Ocean Territory, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from British Indian Ocean Territory by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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 groundnutoil-cake in Eastern Africa

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of groundnutoil-cake, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of groundnutoil-cake, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

In Eastern Africa, groundnut oil-cake production reached 157.5 thousand tonnes in 2020, representing a 9.0% increase from the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 2.1%, with an average annual growth rate of 0.7%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 144.6 thousand tonnes, which saw the largest decline of 6.9% during this timeframe.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.7%	(6.9%)	9.0%	0.7%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports groundnutoil-cake from Eastern Africa

Exports in kind, t

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during the observed period. The lowest export volume occurred in 2018, while the highest was recorded in 2020, creating a peak-to-trough ratio of 153 times. In 2020, groundnut oil-cake exports from Eastern Africa totaled 122.6 tonnes, reflecting a substantial year-over-year increase of 130.7%. The minimum value was 0.8 tonnes in 2018, which also experienced the largest decline of 54.0%. Conversely, 2019 saw the most significant growth with an increase of 6,540.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(54.0%)	6 540.8%	130.7%	313.0%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, South Africa dominated the geographical structure of exports in kind, accounting for 19.0% of total flows.

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

Eastern Africa's groundnut oil-cake export value increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 67.8 thousand US dollars, marking a significant advance of 564.8% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value surged by 10,147.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 368.0%.

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	67.5%	820.1%	564.8%	368.0%

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017-2020, South Africa and the Democratic Republic of the Congo were the two main export destinations, together representing 13.0% of the total export value of groundnut oil-cake from Eastern Africa.

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 groundnutoil-cake to Eastern Africa

Imports in kind, t

The market displayed volatility throughout the observed period. Imports reached their lowest point in 2018 after peaking in 2017, with a 62-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Eastern Africa imported 12.9 tonnes of groundnut oil-cake, which was 92.1% lower than the previous year. The minimum import volume was 7.7 tonnes in 2018, which also recorded the largest decline of 98.4%. In contrast, 2019 saw the most substantial increase at 2,041.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(98.4%)	2 041.7%	(92.1%)	(70.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017-2020, India and the Democratic Republic of the Congo formed the core group for imports in kind, jointly accounting for 60.2% of total flows.

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

Market volatility was evident during the observed period. Imports peaked in 2017 and fell to their lowest point in 2018, changing by 42 times between these years. In 2020, groundnut oil-cake deliveries to Eastern Africa reached 7.1 thousand US dollars, indicating a sharp reduction of 90.1% from 2019. The minimum value was 4.6 thousand US dollars in 2018, which experienced the largest decline of 97.6%. Meanwhile, 2019 recorded the most significant increase at 1,476.6%.

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	(97.6%)	1 476.6%	(90.1%)	(66.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, India (65.8% of import value), the Democratic Republic of the Congo (1.7%), and the United Arab Emirates (0.8%) led the import structure in value terms, together representing 68.3% of total flows.

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