Rapeseed, colza or mustard oil and fractions market in Sub-Saharan Africa

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for rapeseed, colza or mustard oil in Sub-Saharan Africa contracted from 75 000 t in 2018 to a low of 61 000 t in 2020, before beginning a recovery that accelerated sharply in 2023 to reach 82 000 t.

This expansion was primarily supply-driven, as domestic production rose steadily from 50 000 t in 2020 to 79 000 t in 2023, offsetting a concurrent decline in imports. The growing output reduced reliance on foreign supplies and increased the total volume available in the market.

By 2024, imports had fallen further to 4 800 t, while Africa-wide production of refined rapeseed oil continued to grow for the tenth consecutive year, reaching 5.1 million tons. Kenya emerged as the largest importer of the oil in Africa, highlighting ongoing regional demand shifts.

Production rapeseed, colza or mustard oil and fractions in Sub-Saharan Africa

In kind, 2017-2020, t

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

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

In 2020, Sub-Saharan Africa produced 50 400 tonnes of rapeseed, colza, or mustard oil and fractions, marking a 6.5% decrease from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production fell by 14.4%, which translates to an annualized decline of 5.1%. The most significant drop occurred in 2018, with an 8.5% reduction, while 2019 saw no change, remaining stable at 0.0% growth.

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

Exports rapeseed, colza or mustard oil and fractions from Sub-Saharan Africa

Exports in kind, t

The data shows irregular fluctuations, pointing to a volatile market environment. Sub-Saharan Africa exported 146 tonnes of rapeseed, colza, or mustard oil and fractions in 2020, representing a 4.4% increase from 2019. The minimum export volume was recorded in 2019 at 139 tonnes, while the peak was in 2018 at 762 tonnes, resulting in a 5.5-fold difference between these years. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with an 81.7% drop, and the most substantial increase was in 2018, with a 112.8% rise.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Sri Lanka and Australia were the key destinations for exports in kind, together accounting for 12.4% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Rapeseed, colza, or mustard oil and fractions exports from Sub-Saharan Africa declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, exports amounted to 686 thousand US dollars, reflecting a moderate 3.4% decrease compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports fell by 30.8%, equating to an annualized rate of 11.6%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 998 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a 28.9% drop, while the biggest increase was in 2018, with a 0.7% rise.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Sri Lanka and Australia stood out as the main buyers of rapeseed, colza, or mustard oil and fractions from Sub-Saharan Africa, jointly representing 12.4% of total exports in value terms.

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

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

Imports rapeseed, colza or mustard oil and fractions to Sub-Saharan Africa

Imports in kind, t

Sub-Saharan Africa's imports of rapeseed, colza, or mustard oil and fractions declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the region imported approximately 10 898 tonnes, indicating a 28.8% year-on-year decrease. Between 2017 and 2020, imports dropped by 37.1%, which corresponds to an annualized decline of 14.3%. The maximum import volume was recorded in 2018 at 21 863 tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a 30.0% fall, while the most significant increase was in 2018, with a 26.3% rise.

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

Over the period 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands (24.0% of imports in kind), Germany (17.1% of imports in kind), and the United Arab Emirates (8.9% of imports in kind) were the primary suppliers of rapeseed, colza, or mustard oil and fractions to Sub-Saharan Africa, together making up 50.1% of total imports in kind.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Imports of rapeseed, colza, or mustard oil and fractions into Sub-Saharan Africa declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, imports reached 11 169 thousand US dollars, marking a 22.8% decrease compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, imports fell by 19.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of -7.0%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 17 440 thousand US dollars. The largest increase occurred in 2018, with a 25.7% rise.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands (29.3% of imports in value terms), Germany (23.3% of imports in value terms), and the United Arab Emirates (10.1% of imports in value terms) remained the leading sources in the import structure by value, with a combined share of 62.7% of total flows.

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

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