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Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits market in Zimbabwe

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

From 2018, state-led research programs for oil seeds breeding, targeting high yield and oil content above 40%, established a foundation for consistent production, helping keep market volume steady around 12,000 t. The Seed Trade Association's renewed leadership in 2020 enhanced the availability of certified seeds, aligning with growing consumer preference for improved varieties and supporting market stability.

Private companies such as Agriseeds expanded quality seed marketing from 2019, while Seed Co Limited launched high-yielding maize hybrids in 2021, reflecting genetic innovation that also benefited oil seeds development. Seed Co further introduced locally adapted oil seed varieties in 2023, strengthening supply amid continued government policy support for research and development.

Regulatory changes in seed labeling and certification during 2022, pushed by industry associations, ensured better quality and traceability. State-owned Grain Marketing Board invested in storage upgrades that same year, facilitating distribution, while the entry of new player Zimbabwe Super Seeds boosted the availability of certified oil seeds in the market.

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 Zimbabwe
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Zimbabwe in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Zimbabwe in value, 2018-2023, $ US
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 Zimbabwe in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Zimbabwe 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 Zimbabwe in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Zimbabwe 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 Zimbabwe, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Zimbabwe 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 Zimbabwe in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Zimbabwe 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 Zimbabwe in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Zimbabwe 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 Zimbabwe, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Zimbabwe 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 Zimbabwe in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Zimbabwe 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 Zimbabwe in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Zimbabwe 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 Zimbabwe, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Zimbabwe 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 Zimbabwe in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Zimbabwe 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 Zimbabwe in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Zimbabwe 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 Zimbabwe, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Zimbabwe 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 oil seeds and oleaginous fruits in Zimbabwe

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of oil seeds and oleaginous fruits, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of oil seeds and oleaginous fruits, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

After two years of decline, Zimbabwe's production of oil seeds and oleaginous fruits rebounded in 2020. The country produced 12 133 tonnes that year, marking a 2.0% increase from 2019. Production had hit its lowest point in 2019 at 11 894 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 2.0% during this period.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(1.9%)	(2.0%)	2.0%	(0.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports oil seeds and oleaginous fruits from Zimbabwe

Exports in kind, kg

Zimbabwe's exports of oil seeds and oleaginous fruits grew for the second year in a row in 2020. Shipments reached 58 000 kilograms, a staggering 9 180.0% jump from 2019. From 2018 to 2020, exports surged by 28 900%, translating to an annual growth rate of 561.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Zimbabwe in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	212.5%	9 180.0%	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Zambia was the dominant destination for Zimbabwe's oil seeds and oleaginous fruits exports in kind, consistently making up 98.6% of the total.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, $ US

Zimbabwe's exports of oil seeds and oleaginous fruits in value terms continued their upward trend for a second consecutive year in 2020. They totaled 32 352 US dollars, representing a dramatic year-over-year increase of 20 823.6%. Between 2018 and 2020, export value soared by 23 091.5%, averaging an annualized growth of 514.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	10.8%	20 823.6%	-

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017–2020, Zimbabwe's exports of oil seeds and oleaginous fruits in value were almost entirely focused on Zambia, which accounted for 99.1% of the total.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports oil seeds and oleaginous fruits to Zimbabwe

Imports in kind, kg

Import volumes of oil seeds and oleaginous fruits into Zimbabwe showed significant volatility from 2017 to 2020. They peaked in 2017 and fell to their lowest in 2020, with the highest volume being 36 times greater than the lowest. In 2020, imports dropped to 949 kilograms, an 84.0% decrease from the previous year. The sharpest decline occurred in 2018 at 87.6%, while 2019 saw the largest increase of 38.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Zimbabwe in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(87.6%)	38.3%	(84.0%)	(69.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, South Africa was the primary source for Zimbabwe's imports of oil seeds and oleaginous fruits in kind, consistently taking 99.8% of the total.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, $ US

Zimbabwe's imports of oil seeds and oleaginous fruits in value terms declined for the third straight year in 2020. They amounted to 6 431 US dollars, a 50.9% drop from 2019. Over the 2017–2020 period, import value fell by 90.6%, with an average annual decrease of 54.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(74.2%)	(25.4%)	(50.9%)	(54.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, South Africa served as the main supplier for Zimbabwe's imports of oil seeds and oleaginous fruits in value, consistently accounting for 98.5% of the total.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io