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Linseed oil-cake market in Africa

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Africa" region includes following countries:

Algeria

Libya

Morocco

Sudan

Western Sahara

Tunisia

Egypt

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

The African linseed oil-cake market experienced notable fluctuations between 2018 and 2023. After reaching a high of 60 779 t in 2019, market volume dropped to 53 937 t in 2020, before entering a phase of steady, albeit modest, growth over the following three years.

The market's slight recovery from 2021 onward occurred alongside international developments, such as the Linoléa Alliance in France working to create new supply chains for linseed oil-cake in animal feed and innovative sectors like bioplastics. This initiative may have provided indirect stimulus to the African market through the transfer of technical knowledge and new application models, supporting the gradual increase in domestic utilization.

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 Africa
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in 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. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Algeria in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Algeria in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Algeria, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Algeria in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Algeria in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Algeria, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Algeria in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Algeria in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Algeria, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Algeria in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Algeria in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Algeria, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Algeria 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-cake in Africa

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of linseed oil-cake, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Linseed oil-cake production in Africa has declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, Africa produced 53,938 tonnes of linseed oil-cake, which represents an 11.5% decrease compared to the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 11.3%, translating to an average annual decline of 3.9%. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 64,117 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 5.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	5.4%	(5.0%)	(11.5%)	(3.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports linseed oil-cake from Africa

Exports in kind, t

The data shows irregular changes, pointing to a volatile market environment. Export volumes varied significantly, with a 103-fold difference between the low in 2020 and the high in 2018. In 2020, linseed oil-cake shipments from Africa to abroad amounted to 78 tonnes, marking a dramatic 59.4% decrease compared to 2019. The peak was in 2018 at 8,093 tonnes, while the largest decline occurred in 2019 at 97.6%. The most substantial increase was recorded in 2018 at 6,123.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	6 123.8%	(97.6%)	(59.4%)	(15.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Turkey and South Korea were the dominant buyers of linseed oil-cake from Africa, together accounting for 90.7% of total exports in volume terms.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. Export values varied by an 8.2-fold multiple, with the low in 2017 and the high in 2018. In 2020, cross-border shipments of linseed oil-cake from Africa totaled 73.5 thousand US dollars, which is 17.2% lower year-on-year. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 548.8 thousand US dollars, while the largest decline happened in 2019 at 83.8%. The biggest increase was in 2018 at 722.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	722.2%	(83.8%)	(17.2%)	3.3%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Turkey and South Korea held the top positions in the export structure by value, jointly making up 73.2% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports linseed oil-cake to Africa

Imports in kind, t

The market displayed signs of volatility over the observed period. Import volumes varied by a factor of three, with the minimum in 2018 and the maximum in 2017. In 2020, Africa imported a total of 26 tonnes of linseed oil-cake, equivalent to a 49.0% increase year-on-year. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 26 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 66.9%. The most significant increase occurred in 2019 at 95.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(66.9%)	95.6%	49.0%	(1.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Portugal and Germany emerged as the main suppliers of linseed oil-cake to Africa, together constituting 7.6% of total imports in volume terms.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Linseed oil-cake imports into Africa have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 51.7 thousand US dollars, which is 18.6% higher than the prior year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 15.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.9%. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 39.5 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest decline of 11.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(11.7%)	10.2%	18.6%	4.9%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Portugal (4.8% of imports by value), Germany (4.5% of imports by value), and Canada (2.4% of imports by value) remained the key markets for linseed oil-cake imports into Africa, jointly accounting for 11.8% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io