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Palm kernel or babassu oil and fractions market in Sao Tome and Principe

$Palm kernel or babassu oil and fractions market in Sao Tome and Principe$

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market for palm kernel or babassu oil and fractions in Sao Tome and Principe grew consistently from 444 tonnes in 2018 to a peak of 652 tonnes in 2022, representing a 47% increase over the four-year period. The most pronounced annual growth occurred in 2022, when the market volume expanded by 124 tonnes.

In 2023, the market volume contracted by 26% to 480 tonnes, returning to levels last seen in 2019-2020. During that same year, this product group remained a cornerstone of the national economy, comprising 33% of the country's total export value.

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 Sao Tome and Principe
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Sao Tome and Principe in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Sao Tome and Principe 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, kg
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Sao Tome and Principe in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Sao Tome and Principe by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    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 Sao Tome and Principe in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Sao Tome and Principe 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 Sao Tome and Principe, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Sao Tome and Principe 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, kg
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Sao Tome and Principe in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Sao Tome and Principe by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    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 Sao Tome and Principe in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Sao Tome and Principe 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 Sao Tome and Principe, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Sao Tome and Principe 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, kg
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Sao Tome and Principe in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Sao Tome and Principe by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    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 Sao Tome and Principe in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Sao Tome and Principe 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 Sao Tome and Principe, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Sao Tome and Principe 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, kg
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Sao Tome and Principe in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Sao Tome and Principe by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    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 Sao Tome and Principe in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Sao Tome and Principe 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 Sao Tome and Principe, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Sao Tome and Principe by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, kg
  2. 8.1.2. In value, $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, kg
  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 or babassu oil and fractions in Sao Tome and Principe

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

In 2020, Sao Tome and Principe produced 480.0 t of palm kernel or babassu oil and fractions, showing no significant change from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production grew by 9.9%, which translates to an average annual increase of 3.2%. The highest production level was recorded in 2019 at 480.0 t, with the largest year-on-year increase of 8.1% also occurring that year.

Annual dynamics of production in Sao Tome and Principe in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1.6%	8.1%	-	3.2%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports palm kernel or babassu oil and fractions from Sao Tome and Principe

Exports in kind, kg

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Sao Tome and Principe in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Angola accounted for virtually all of Sao Tome and Principe's exports of palm kernel or babassu oil and fractions in physical terms, representing 100.0% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Sao Tome and Principe in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, $ US

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Sao Tome and Principe in value, 2017-2020, $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

During the 2017-2020 period, Angola was the dominant buyer of palm kernel or babassu oil and fractions from Sao Tome and Principe in value terms, capturing 100.0% 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 Sao Tome and Principe in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports palm kernel or babassu oil and fractions to Sao Tome and Principe

Imports in kind, kg

The import market showed considerable volatility throughout the period. Import levels fluctuated significantly, with a 16-fold difference between the peak in 2017 and the low in 2018. In 2020, Sao Tome and Principe imported approximately 16.0 kg of palm kernel or babassu oil and fractions, marking a 14.3% increase from 2019. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 8.0 kg, which represented a substantial 93.8% decline from the previous year. The largest increase occurred in 2019, with imports rising by 75.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Sao Tome and Principe in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(93.8%)	75.0%	14.3%	(50.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Portugal was the source of nearly all imports of palm kernel or babassu oil and fractions to Sao Tome and Principe in physical terms, accounting for 98.2% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Sao Tome and Principe in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, $ US

The data indicates irregular and volatile changes in import values. The highest import value was recorded in 2017, while the lowest was in 2019, showing a 17-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Sao Tome and Principe imported palm kernel or babassu oil and fractions worth {value_last_year} US dollars, representing a sharp increase of 1 263.8% compared to 2019. The minimum import value was 33.9 US dollars in 2019, following the largest decline of 84.9% in 2018.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Sao Tome and Principe in value, 2017-2020, $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(84.9%)	(61.9%)	1 263.8%	(7.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Portugal was the clear leader among suppliers of palm kernel or babassu oil and fractions to Sao Tome and Principe in value terms, accounting for 95.1% 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 Sao Tome and Principe in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io