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Palm-kernel oilcake 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 palm-kernel oilcake in Eastern Africa showed considerable fluctuation between 2018 and 2023. Starting at 5 470 tons in 2018, it increased to 5 998 tons in 2019 before a sharp contraction to 4 926 tons in 2020. A robust recovery followed in 2021, lifting the market to 6 029 tons, but volumes then declined to 5 409 tons in 2022 and settled at 5 221 tons in 2023.

In 2024, the market environment was influenced by several key developments. High international crude palm oil prices, driven by export suspensions in Indonesia and droughts affecting global soy and canola supply, raised input costs for local oil-cake production. This was compounded by Kenya's continued reliance on imported raw materials for animal feed. Furthermore, significant state involvement was evident as the Kenya National Trading Corporation procured large edible oil supplies through a distinct method, reflecting the role of public entities in the sector.

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, 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/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, 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/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, 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/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, 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/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, 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 palm-kernel oilcake in Eastern Africa

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of palm-kernel oilcake, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of palm-kernel oilcake, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Eastern Africa's palm-kernel oilcake production declined for the second year in a row. In 2019, the region produced 4,166 tonnes, but this dropped by 10.9% to 4,166 tonnes in 2020. Looking at the broader period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 20.5%, averaging a 7.4% annual decrease. The only notable change was in 2018, when production remained stable with no increase.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(0.0%)	(10.7%)	(10.9%)	(7.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, the value of palm-kernel oilcake production in Eastern Africa rose to 755.5 thousand US dollars, up 7.9% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production value increased by 5.4%, with an average annual growth rate of 1.8%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 700.4 thousand US dollars, while the peak occurred in 2018 at 872.7 thousand US dollars. The sharpest decline was in 2019, down 19.7%, and the largest increase was in 2018, up 21.7%.

Annual dynamics of production in Eastern Africa in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	21.7%	(19.7%)	7.9%	1.8%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports palm-kernel oilcake from Eastern Africa

Exports in kind, t

Eastern Africa's palm-kernel oilcake exports fell for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 64 tonnes, a significant 68.1% drop from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 71.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of -34.5%. The highest export volume was in 2018 at 292 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 28.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	28.2%	(31.2%)	(68.1%)	(34.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

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

Palm-kernel oilcake exports from Eastern Africa declined for the second year running. In 2020, the region exported 11.6 thousand US dollars worth of palm-kernel oilcake, down 61.4% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value fell by 62.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of -28.0%. The peak value was in 2018 at 48.7 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest increase of 56.0%.

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	56.0%	(38.1%)	(61.4%)	(28.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

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 palm-kernel oilcake to Eastern Africa

Imports in kind, t

The market displayed volatility during the observed period. Palm-kernel oilcake imports to Eastern Africa reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2019, with a 5.7-fold difference between these years. In 2020, imports amounted to 824 tonnes, marking a sharp 45.9% decrease from the previous year. The highest import volume was in 2019 at 1,523 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 190.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	96.3%	190.8%	(45.9%)	45.6%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, three key markets—the Democratic Republic of the Congo, South Africa, and Germany—collectively accounted for 51.6% of total palm-kernel oilcake imports to Eastern Africa in volume terms.

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

The data shows irregular fluctuations, pointing to a volatile market. Imports hit their lowest in 2017 and peaked in 2019, with a 3.2-fold gap between these years. In 2020, palm-kernel oilcake imports to Eastern Africa were valued at 117.2 thousand US dollars, down 11.8% from the previous year. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 132.8 thousand US dollars, while the largest increase occurred in 2018, up 81.5%.

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	81.5%	78.8%	(11.8%)	42.0%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, palm-kernel oilcake imports to Eastern Africa in value terms were not highly concentrated. The top three sources—the Democratic Republic of the Congo (28.1% of import value), South Africa (4.1%), and Costa Rica (1.6%)—together made up only 33.9% of total imports.

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