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Palm-kernel oilcake market in SADC

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"SADC" region includes following countries:

Angola

Botswana

Comoros

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Eswatini

Lesotho

Madagascar

Malawi

Mauritius

Mozambique

Namibia

Seychelles

South Africa

Tanzania

Zambia

Zimbabwe

Earlier Report Observations

The palm-kernel oilcake market in SADC experienced overall expansion from 2018 to 2023, with total volume rising from 32 961 tons to 39 406 tons. Growth was not consistent, as the market contracted slightly in 2020 before recovering and accelerating through 2021 and 2023, reaching its peak for the period.

Domestic production mirrored this trend, showing resilience after a minor dip in 2020 and then increasing steadily from 30 538 tons in 2021 to 34 335 tons by 2023. Import volumes fluctuated significantly throughout the years, acting as a variable component of supply, with a notable surge in 2023 contributing to the record market size.

The period concluded with the market at its highest level observed. While exports were negligible for most of the timeframe, a sharp increase in export activity was recorded for 2024, indicating an evolving trade pattern beyond the core market size data.

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 SADC
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in SADC 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, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Angola in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Angola 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 Angola, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Angola 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 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, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Angola in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Angola 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 Angola, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Angola 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 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, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Angola in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Angola 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 Angola, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Angola 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 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, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Angola in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Angola 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 Angola, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Angola 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 SADC

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

SADC's palm-kernel oilcake production saw a two-year increase before declining. In 2020, production reached 28 529 tonnes, marking a 1.5% decrease from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.6%. The highest production level was recorded in 2019 at 28 962 tonnes, while the largest annual increase occurred in 2018 at 4.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	4.6%	2.0%	(1.5%)	1.6%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports palm-kernel oilcake from SADC

Exports in kind, t

The market exhibited volatility during the observed period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2018 at 2 tonnes and peaked in 2019 at 136 tonnes, representing an 82-fold difference between these years. In 2020, SADC's palm-kernel oilcake exports totaled 94 tonnes, a 30.5% year-over-year decrease. The largest decline was recorded in 2018 at 98.5%, while the most significant increase occurred in 2019 at 8,145.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(98.5%)	8 145.8%	(30.5%)	(5.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Kenya was the primary destination for SADC's palm-kernel oilcake exports, accounting for 63.3% of total export volume.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. The lowest export value was recorded in 2018 at 0.3 thousand US dollars, while the highest occurred in 2020 at 22 thousand US dollars, representing an 81-fold difference. In 2020, cross-border shipments of palm-kernel oilcake from SADC totaled 22 thousand US dollars, reflecting a 7.8% increase compared to 2019. The largest decline was recorded in 2018 at 98.2%, while the most significant increase occurred in 2019 at 7,405.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(98.2%)	7 405.5%	7.8%	12.7%

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017-2020, Kenya emerged as the main buyer of palm-kernel oilcake from SADC in value terms, representing 47.9% of total export value.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports palm-kernel oilcake to SADC

Imports in kind, t

SADC imported 4 432 tonnes of palm-kernel oilcake in 2020, showing a significant 12.5% year-over-year decline. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 42.5%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 16.9%. The largest decline was recorded in 2018 at 40.9%, while the most substantial increase occurred in 2019 at 11.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(40.9%)	11.1%	(12.5%)	(16.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Côte d'Ivoire (35.5% of import volume), Ghana (33.6% of import volume), and Nigeria (24.0% of import volume) were the principal suppliers of palm-kernel oilcake to SADC, collectively accounting for 93.1% of total import volume.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, SADC's palm-kernel oilcake imports amounted to 712 thousand US dollars, reflecting a substantial 20.9% reduction compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 36.9%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 14.2%. The largest decline was recorded in 2018 at 32.7%, while the most significant increase occurred in 2019 at 18.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(32.7%)	18.6%	(20.9%)	(14.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017-2020, the leading sources of palm-kernel oilcake imports to SADC in value terms were Malaysia (34.8% of import value), Côte d'Ivoire (23.0% of import value), and Ghana (21.9% of import value), which together accounted for 79.8% of total import value.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io