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Palm oil and fractions market in SADC

$Palm oil and fractions market in SADC$

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 palm oil and fractions market in SADC grew from 1 534 thousand tons in 2018 to a peak of 1 895 thousand tons in 2020, driven largely by increasing imports which compensated for only gradual growth in local production.

Market volume fell to 1 819 thousand tons in 2021 amid environmental concerns and debates over sustainability linked to loosened palm plantation rules in Indonesia, which affected regional supply chains and consumer perception. By 2023, the market stabilized at 1 734 thousand tons, supported by awareness campaigns for Certified Sustainable Palm Oil (CSPO) and South Africa's emergence as Africa's largest consumer of certified sustainable palm oil, reflecting a broader industry shift towards sustainability.

In 2024, regulatory changes such as tariff rebates on imports of refined palm oil for soap manufacturing were implemented by the International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa to support local processing. Major companies like Unilever engaged in these rebate applications, anticipating increased investment, while sustainability certification and labeling audits continued to influence market practices.

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, K t
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, K 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, K 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, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Angola in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Angola by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Angola in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Angola by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Angola in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Angola by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Angola in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Angola by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Angola in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Angola by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Angola in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Angola by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Angola in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Angola by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Angola in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Angola by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ 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 oil and fractions in SADC

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of palm oil and fractions, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Palm oil and fractions production in SADC has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, production reached 366.5 K t, marking a 2.2% rise compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 4.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1.2%	0.9%	2.2%	1.4%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports palm oil and fractions from SADC

Exports in kind, K t

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 7 K t, while the maximum occurred in 2017, resulting in a 4.3-fold variation between these years. In 2020, SADC exported 12 K t of palm oil and fractions, reflecting a 17.1% increase compared to 2019. The largest decline was observed in 2018 at 76.8%, followed by the largest increase in 2019 at 52.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(76.8%)	52.9%	17.1%	(25.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

The structure of exports in kind from 2017 to 2020 indicates a diversified set of partners. Rwanda accounted for 11.2% of exports in kind, Burundi for 3.7%, and Switzerland for 1.6%, together making up only 16.4% of total flows. The remaining 83.6% was distributed among numerous smaller markets.

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, M $ US

Palm oil and fractions volumes leaving SADC have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 23 M $ US, representing a 15.6% rise compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 21.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 7.9%. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 18 M $ US, and the largest decline occurred in that same year at 41.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(41.2%)	15.0%	15.6%	(7.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the country structure of exports in value terms remained highly diversified. Indonesia accounted for 5.2% of exports in value terms, Kenya for 1.8%, and Switzerland for 1.5%, together totaling only 8.5% of total flows. The remaining 91.5% was formed by a long tail of smaller markets.

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 oil and fractions to SADC

Imports in kind, K t

Palm oil and fractions imports into SADC have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 1 541 K t, up by 2.2% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 35.9%, equating to an annualized rate of 10.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	4.5%	27.3%	2.2%	10.8%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Indonesia and Malaysia played the leading roles in imports in kind, with a combined share of 89.8% of total flows. The remaining share was dispersed 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, M $ US

Palm oil and fractions volumes imported by SADC have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, SADC imported approximately 1 101 M $ US of palm oil and fractions, reflecting a controlled gain of 8.5% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 33%, with a compound annual growth rate of 10.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	13.0%	8.4%	8.5%	10.0%

Source: SHEV.io

Over the period from 2017 to 2020, Malaysia and Indonesia were the dominant suppliers of palm oil and fractions to SADC, together accounting for 88.6% of total imports in value terms. Other destinations each accounted for relatively small shares.

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