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Rapeseed, colza or mustard oil and fractions market in Africa

$Rapeseed, colza or mustard oil and fractions market in Africa$

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Africa" region includes following countries:

Algeria

Libya

Morocco

Sudan

Western Sahara

Tunisia

Egypt

Cabo Verde

Benin

Gambia

Ghana

Guinea

Côte d'Ivoire

Liberia

Mali

Mauritania

Niger

Nigeria

Guinea-Bissau

Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha

Senegal

Sierra Leone

Togo

Burkina Faso

British Indian Ocean Territory

Burundi

Comoros

Mayotte

Ethiopia

Eritrea

French Southern Territories

Djibouti

Kenya

Madagascar

Malawi

Mauritius

Mozambique

Reunion

Rwanda

Seychelles

Somalia

Zimbabwe

South Sudan

Uganda

Tanzania

Zambia

Angola

Cameroon

Central African Republic

Chad

Congo

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Equatorial Guinea

Gabon

Sao Tome and Principe

Botswana

Lesotho

Namibia

South Africa

Eswatini

Earlier Report Observations

African production of rapeseed, colza, or mustard oil and fractions showed a notable expansion from 2021 onward, after a contraction in 2020 when output fell to 58 607 t. By 2023, production reached 87 511 t, driving the overall market volume to 103 955 t, a significant increase from the 73 872 t recorded in 2020. The market size followed production trends closely, recovering strongly after the 2020 dip.

Import volumes declined sharply in 2020 to 15 411 t and exhibited volatility in subsequent years, remaining below 2018 levels by 2024. Exports fluctuated considerably, peaking at 8 413 t in 2022. In 2024, international supply chain disruptions and global price volatility contributed to slightly lower import and export volumes for the region.

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 Africa
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in 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 Algeria in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Algeria 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 Algeria in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Algeria 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 Algeria, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Algeria 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 Algeria in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Algeria 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 Algeria in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Algeria 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 Algeria, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Algeria 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 Algeria in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Algeria 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 Algeria in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Algeria 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 Algeria, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Algeria 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 Algeria in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Algeria 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 Algeria in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Algeria 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 Algeria, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Algeria 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 rapeseed, colza or mustard oil and fractions in Africa

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of rapeseed, colza or mustard oil and fractions, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of rapeseed, colza or mustard oil and fractions, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Africa's production of rapeseed, colza, or mustard oil and fractions has declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, the continent produced 58 607 tonnes, marking a 5.7% decrease compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 12.8%, with an average annual decline of 4.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(7.4%)	(0.2%)	(5.7%)	(4.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports rapeseed, colza or mustard oil and fractions from Africa

Exports in kind, t

The market exhibited significant volatility during the observed period. Import levels fluctuated considerably, with a 31-fold difference between the peak in 2019 and the low in 2020. In 2020, Africa's exports of rapeseed, colza, or mustard oil and fractions amounted to 146 tonnes, representing a sharp decline of 96.8% from 2019. The highest volume was recorded in 2019 at 4 487 tonnes, while the largest year-on-year increase occurred in 2018 at 287.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	287.9%	217.9%	(96.8%)	(26.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Italy and Sri Lanka were the primary destinations for Africa's exports in kind, together accounting for 41.4% of the total export volume.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The market displayed notable volatility during these years. The highest value was recorded in 2019, while the lowest occurred in 2020, with a peak-to-trough ratio of 5.2 times. In 2020, Africa's exports of rapeseed, colza, or mustard oil and fractions were valued at 686 thousand US dollars, reflecting an 80.7% decrease compared to the previous year. The maximum value was reached in 2019 at 3 556 thousand US dollars, and the largest year-on-year increase was observed in 2018 at 93.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	93.1%	84.3%	(80.7%)	(11.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Italy and Sri Lanka remained the key destinations for Africa's exports in value terms, jointly representing 45.2% of the total export value.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports rapeseed, colza or mustard oil and fractions to Africa

Imports in kind, t

Africa's imports of rapeseed, colza, or mustard oil and fractions declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 15 411 tonnes, which is 31.4% lower than in 2019. From 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 40.6%, equivalent to an average annual decline of 16.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(10.8%)	(3.0%)	(31.4%)	(16.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017–2020, imports in kind to Africa were not heavily concentrated on a few key markets. The Netherlands (21.4% of imports in kind), France (14.6%), and Germany (12.7%) together accounted for 48.7% of the total import volume.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Africa's imports of rapeseed, colza, or mustard oil and fractions in value terms declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, the import value reached 15 851 thousand US dollars, marking a 24.6% decrease from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports fell by 30.8%, with an average annual decline of 11.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(1.5%)	(6.9%)	(24.6%)	(11.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands (25.1% of imports in value terms), France (17.6%), and Germany (16.2%) were the main sources for Africa's imports in value terms, together representing 58.9% of the total import value.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io