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Linseed oil and fractions market in Sub-Saharan Africa

$Linseed oil and fractions market in Sub-Saharan Africa$

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Sub-Saharan Africa" region includes following countries:

Cabo Verde

Benin

Gambia

Ghana

Guinea

Côte d'Ivoire

Liberia

Mali

Mauritania

Niger

Nigeria

Guinea-Bissau

Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha

Senegal

Sierra Leone

Togo

Burkina Faso

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

Angola

Cameroon

Central African Republic

Chad

Congo

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Equatorial Guinea

Gabon

Sao Tome and Principe

Botswana

Lesotho

Namibia

South Africa

Eswatini

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2023, the market volume for linseed oil and fractions in Sub-Saharan Africa showed considerable fluctuation. It surged from 76 097 tonnes in 2018 to 99 902 tonnes in 2019, driven primarily by a sharp increase in imports, which more than doubled. This peak was followed by a sustained period of contraction.

From 2020, the market entered a decline, with volume dropping to 96 781 tonnes. This downturn was linked to a broader regional trend of reduced linseed oil consumption, as users increasingly substituted it with alternatives like soybean oil. The shift in demand contributed to a further decrease in market size, which fell to 78 694 tonnes by 2022.

The market demonstrated a partial recovery in 2023, rising to 87 814 tonnes. Throughout the period, domestic production remained subdued, declining from initial levels and stabilizing around 30 000 tonnes after 2020.

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 Sub-Saharan Africa
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Sub-Saharan Africa in kind, 2018-2023, t
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 Cabo Verde in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Cabo Verde 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 Cabo Verde in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Cabo Verde 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 Cabo Verde, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Cabo Verde 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 Cabo Verde in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Cabo Verde 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 Cabo Verde in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Cabo Verde 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 Cabo Verde, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Cabo Verde 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 Cabo Verde in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Cabo Verde 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 Cabo Verde in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Cabo Verde 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 Cabo Verde, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Cabo Verde 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 Cabo Verde in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Cabo Verde 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 Cabo Verde in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Cabo Verde 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 Cabo Verde, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Cabo Verde 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 linseed oil and fractions in Sub-Saharan Africa

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of linseed oil and fractions, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Sub-Saharan Africa's production of linseed oil and fractions has declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, the region produced 28 975 tonnes, marking a significant 11.3% drop from the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, overall production fell by 13.2%, with an average annual decline of 4.6%. The peak was reached in 2018, with 34 870 tonnes produced, which also saw the largest increase of 4.5% that year.

Annual dynamics of production in Sub-Saharan Africa in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	4.5%	(6.3%)	(11.3%)	(4.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports linseed oil and fractions from Sub-Saharan Africa

Exports in kind, t

Cross-border shipments of linseed oil and fractions from Sub-Saharan Africa have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 1 326 tonnes, up 21.9% year-on-year. From 2017 to 2020, exports surged by 440.7%, translating to an average annual growth rate of 75.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	201.8%	47.0%	21.9%	75.5%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the three largest markets for exports in kind were the Netherlands, Finland, and Belgium, which together accounted for 6.9% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The value of linseed oil and fractions exported from Sub-Saharan Africa has risen for the third year in a row. In 2020, exports reached 4 409 thousand US dollars, a 109.7% increase compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, export value grew by 374.2%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 68.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	84.4%	22.6%	109.7%	68.0%

Source: SHEV.io

Over the 2017–2020 period, the geographical structure of exports in value terms was highly diversified. The Netherlands (21.2% of export value), the United States (3.1%), and Germany (2.3%) together made up only 26.6% of total flows, while the remaining 73.4% was spread across numerous smaller partner countries.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports linseed oil and fractions to Sub-Saharan Africa

Imports in kind, t

Foreign supplies of linseed oil and fractions to Sub-Saharan Africa have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 69 133 tonnes, reflecting a 1.2% gain over 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports rose by 16.2%, with an annualized rate of 5.1%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 41 967 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 29.5%. The largest increase occurred in 2019, with a 62.8% rise.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(29.5%)	62.8%	1.2%	5.1%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Malaysia (53.5% of imports in kind), Indonesia (20.4%), and Singapore (9.0%) were the main sources in the geographical breakdown of linseed oil and fractions imports to Sub-Saharan Africa, together accounting for 83.0% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

The value of linseed oil and fractions imported into Sub-Saharan Africa from abroad has increased for the second year in a row. In 2020, import value stood at 39 422 thousand US dollars, representing a 5.3% gain relative to the prior year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 15.2%, with an average annual rate of 4.8%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 24 255 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest decline of 29.1%. The largest increase was in 2019, with a 54.4% rise.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(29.1%)	54.4%	5.3%	4.8%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Malaysia (50.9% of imports in value terms), Indonesia (19.1%), and Singapore (7.4%) continued to lead as the top suppliers of linseed oil and fractions to Sub-Saharan Africa, jointly accounting for 77.4% of total import value.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io