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Palm kernel or babassu oil and fractions market in SADC

$Palm kernel or babassu oil and fractions market in SADC$

Release date: Mar 28, 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 market for palm kernel and babassu oil in SADC expanded from 51 thousand tons in 2018 to 62 thousand tons in 2023, with notable fluctuations. After a period of relative stability until 2020, consumption surged by 17% in 2021 to reach 62 thousand tons. A temporary contraction followed in 2022, reducing the market to 57 thousand tons, before it recovered to nearly 62 thousand tons in 2023.

Domestic production played an increasing role in this growth, rising from 16 thousand tons in 2020 to 32 thousand tons in 2023. Imports, while remaining the primary supply source, varied from 35 to 37 thousand tons annually before declining to 28 thousand tons in 2022 and partially rebounding thereafter.

In 2024, the market context included South Africa's high import dependency, which exposes it to global price fluctuations from major suppliers like Indonesia and Malaysia. The International Trade Administration Commission initiated tariff investigations on palm oil fractions, aiming to support local manufacturing through potential rebate facilities. Consumer awareness groups also highlighted environmental concerns, influencing preferences, while supply chain challenges in parts of the region affected industry development.

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/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, 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/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, 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/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, 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/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, 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 or babassu oil and fractions in SADC

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of palm kernel or babassu oil and fractions, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of palm kernel or babassu oil and fractions, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

SADC's production of palm kernel or babassu oil and fractions has declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, the region produced 16 300 tonnes, which was nearly unchanged from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 33.7%, representing a compound annual growth rate of -12.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(33.5%)	(0.1%)	(0.2%)	(12.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports palm kernel or babassu oil and fractions from SADC

Exports in kind, t

The data shows irregular changes, pointing to a volatile market environment. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 56 tonnes, while the highest occurred in 2017, with a peak-to-trough ratio of 10.8 times. In 2020, exports from SADC reached 292 tonnes, indicating a sharp increase of 238.3% compared to 2019. The largest decline was observed in 2018 at 90.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(90.8%)	54.8%	238.3%	(21.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Kenya and Burundi remained the primary destinations in the geographical structure of exports in kind, together accounting for 12.0% of total flows.

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

Volatility characterized the market behavior during these years. The lowest export value was recorded in 2020 at 335 thousand US dollars, while the highest was in 2019 at 1 108 thousand US dollars, with a 3.3-fold difference between these years. In 2020, SADC exported 335 thousand US dollars of palm kernel or babassu oil and fractions, representing a dramatic fall of 69.8% year-over-year. The largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 52.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(22.0%)	52.2%	(69.8%)	(28.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Kenya and Burundi stood out among buyers of palm kernel or babassu oil and fractions from SADC, jointly taking 13.6% of total exports in value terms.

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 or babassu oil and fractions to SADC

Imports in kind, t

SADC's import volume of palm kernel or babassu oil and fractions increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports totalled 37 084 tonnes, marking a controlled rise of 4.3% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 14.2%, equating to an annualized rate of 4.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	8.1%	1.2%	4.3%	4.5%

Source: SHEV.io

Over the period from 2017 to 2020, Indonesia consistently accounted for 72.3% of total imports in kind, indicating a high concentration on this market, while the remainder was shared among other countries.

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

After a two-year decrease, palm kernel or babassu oil and fractions imports into SADC increased. In 2020, imports reached 29 864 thousand US dollars, showing a strong rise of 14.1% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 28%, equating to an annualized rate of -10.4%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 26 174 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline that year at 21.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(20.0%)	(21.1%)	14.1%	(10.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Indonesia remained the main market for imports in value terms, with a share of 72.8% of total flows, while the rest of the volume was fragmented across numerous other destinations.

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