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Linseed oil-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 linseed oil-cake in Eastern Africa declined from 50 440 tons in 2018 to 42 956 tons in 2020, before recovering to 44 991 tons by 2023.

The recovery was supported by growing consumer demand for wellness and vegan products, which led to a 22% increase in linseed oil imports into the region in 2023 and a 15% rise in local bottling initiatives. This higher demand for linseed oil stimulated production, consequently increasing the supply of linseed oil-cake as a by-product. Ethiopia's role as Africa's largest linseed oil producer and global supply disruptions also influenced market conditions.

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, 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 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, $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to British Indian Ocean Territory in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to British Indian Ocean Territory by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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, $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to British Indian Ocean Territory in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to British Indian Ocean Territory by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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, $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from British Indian Ocean Territory in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from British Indian Ocean Territory by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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, $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from British Indian Ocean Territory in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from British Indian Ocean Territory by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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, $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, $ 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 Eastern 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 Eastern Africa has declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, the region produced 43 085 tonnes, which represents a 13.7% decrease compared to 2019. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 14.8%, averaging an annual decline of 5.2%. The most stable year was 2018, with production remaining essentially unchanged.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(0.0%)	(1.2%)	(13.7%)	(5.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports linseed oil-cake from Eastern Africa

Exports in kind, t

Linseed oil-cake exports from Eastern Africa have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 143.8 tonnes, showing a significant 44.3% rise compared to 2019. However, over the broader period from 2017 to 2020, exports actually decreased by 19.7%, which translates to an average annual decline of 7.1%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 96.4 tonnes, which also saw the largest drop of 46.2% that year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(46.2%)	3.4%	44.3%	(7.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Namibia and South Africa were the primary destinations for Eastern Africa's linseed oil-cake exports in volume terms, together accounting for 53.6% of the total trade 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, $ US

The market experienced notable fluctuations during this period. Export values reached their lowest point in 2018 and peaked in 2020, with a 2.7-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Eastern Africa's linseed oil-cake exports amounted to 69 854 US dollars, marking a sharp increase of 87.8% compared to the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 26 338 US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 59.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(59.8%)	41.2%	87.8%	2.2%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Namibia and South Africa were the main markets for Eastern Africa's linseed oil-cake exports in value terms, jointly representing 74.7% of total trade flows.

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 linseed oil-cake to Eastern Africa

Imports in kind, t

The market showed considerable volatility during these years. Imports peaked in 2017 and fell to their lowest point in 2018, with a 98-fold difference between these years. In 2020, linseed oil-cake imports into Eastern Africa totaled 14.4 tonnes, representing a substantial increase of 162.1% compared to 2019. The minimum volume was recorded in 2018 at 0.2 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 99.0%. The most significant increase occurred in 2019, with a dramatic rise of 2 483.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(99.0%)	2 483.9%	162.1%	(11.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, South Africa remained the key source for linseed oil-cake imports into Eastern Africa in volume terms, accounting for 4.6% of total trade 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, $ US

The market exhibited noticeable fluctuations during this period. Import values varied significantly, with a 98-fold difference between the high in 2017 and the low in 2018. In 2020, linseed oil-cake deliveries to Eastern Africa amounted to 7 619 US dollars, showing a sharp gain of 125.4% year-over-year. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 112 US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 99.0%. The largest increase was recorded in 2019, with a remarkable rise of 2 915.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(99.0%)	2 915.4%	125.4%	(11.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

Over the period from 2017 to 2020, South Africa and the United Kingdom were the leading markets for linseed oil-cake imports into Eastern Africa in value terms, together accounting for 15.2% of total trade 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