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Palm-kernel oilcake market in Middle Africa

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Middle Africa" region includes following countries:

Angola

Cameroon

Central African Republic

Chad

Congo

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Equatorial Guinea

Gabon

Sao Tome and Principe

Earlier Report Observations

The palm-kernel oilcake market in Middle Africa entered a growth phase from 2018, with production rising from 62 128 tons to 70 962 tons by 2020. This initial expansion was fueled by the development of village oil palm plantations and the construction of integrated agro-industrial complexes, which included crude palm oil mills and facilities for processing by-products. The presence of state-owned and private companies, along with the emergence of new industrial players and gradual modernization of production units, further enhanced output capacity.

Growth accelerated in 2021, reaching 79 968 tons, partly due to increased competition among historical and new entrants in the West and Central African palm oil sector, as well as rising regional demand for cake driven by growing crude palm oil exports from Côte d'Ivoire. Public policies supporting economic diversification through the palm oil value chain, in line with regional strategic plans, along with ongoing agro-industrial projects and plantation expansion, sustained production increases in 2022 and 2023, when output climbed to 86 470 tons and 90 232 tons respectively.

Throughout the period, the consistent valorization of palm-kernel cake for animal feed and soil fertilization provided a stable demand base, reinforcing market growth. Agroecological practices that reintegrate residues into plantations also contributed to local sustainability and supported production efficiency.

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 Middle Africa
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Middle 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 Angola in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Angola 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 Angola in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Angola 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/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Angola, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Angola 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 Angola in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Angola 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 Angola in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Angola 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/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Angola, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Angola 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 Angola in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Angola 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 Angola in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Angola 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/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Angola, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Angola 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 Angola in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Angola 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 Angola in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Angola 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/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Angola, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Angola 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, $ 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 palm-kernel oilcake in Middle 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

Middle Africa's palm-kernel oilcake production has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, the region produced 70 962 tonnes, showing a modest year-over-year increase of 4.1%. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 19.7%, with an average annual growth rate of 6.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	4.8%	9.8%	4.1%	6.2%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports palm-kernel oilcake from Middle Africa

Based on our research, Middle Africa did not export any palm-kernel oilcake between 2017 and 2020.

Imports palm-kernel oilcake to Middle Africa

Imports in kind, kg

The market experienced significant fluctuations during this period. Imports reached their lowest point in 2018 and peaked in 2017, with a 133-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Middle Africa imported 8 218 kilograms of palm-kernel oilcake, which represents a sharp decline of 99.3% compared to 2019.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(99.3%)	n/a	n/a	(25.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Ghana was the main supplier of palm-kernel oilcake to Middle Africa, consistently accounting for 66.6% of total imports by volume.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, $ US

The market displayed notable volatility over the observed years. The lowest value was recorded in 2018, while the highest occurred in 2017, with a peak-to-trough ratio of 79 times. In 2020, Middle Africa imported palm-kernel oilcake worth 1 490 US dollars, marking a year-over-year decrease of 98.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(98.7%)	n/a	n/a	(27.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Ghana dominated the import market in value terms, capturing 71.6% of total flows, while other countries made up the remaining share.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io