Rapeseed oilcake market in SADC

Earlier Report Observations

The market for rapeseed oilcake in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region expanded significantly from 2018 to 2023, despite a temporary contraction in 2020. Market volume grew from 52 thousand tons in 2018 to 108 thousand tons in 2023, with the most pronounced increases of over 40% in 2021 and 30% in 2023.

The substantial market growth in 2023 was influenced by global conditions, including a slight decline in worldwide rapeseed production which tightened supply. Concurrent supply chain disruptions and sustained demand for animal feed in major markets like the European Union and China supported local output within SADC, leading to a rise in production to 108 thousand tons.

Industry trends in 2024 highlight increasing consumer demand for high-quality and sustainably produced rapeseed oil, with mechanical pressing methods gaining popularity. Furthermore, global factors such as declining rapeseed and sunflower seed harvests are strengthening prices for oilseed residues, while emerging interest in valorizing oilcake for value-added food components is noted.

Production rapeseed oilcake in SADC

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Top producers of rapeseed oilcake, 2017-2020

World map of production of rapeseed oilcake, 2017-2020

In 2020, SADC produced 54 600 tons of rapeseed oilcake, marking a 7.0% decrease from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production fell by 16.1%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.7%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 51 580 tons. That same year saw the largest decline of 20.8%, while 2019 experienced the biggest increase of 13.8%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Following a two-year decline, rapeseed oilcake production in SADC rebounded. In 2020, output was valued at 15 373 thousand US dollars, representing a 19.3% year-over-year increase. However, over the 2017-2020 period, production value decreased by 37.4%, with a CAGR of 14.5%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 12 887 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2018 at 41.6%.

Annual dynamics of production in SADC in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Exports rapeseed oilcake from SADC

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SADC's rapeseed oilcake exports have grown for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 976.4 tons, showing a sharp increase of 129.7% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports surged by 4 733.8%, translating to an annualized growth rate of 264.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, India, Kenya, and Burundi were the top destinations for SADC's rapeseed oilcake exports in volume terms. India accounted for 32.2% of exports, Kenya for 2.6%, and Burundi for 2.3%. Together, these three countries represented 37.1% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

The value of rapeseed oilcake exports from SADC has risen for the third year in a row. In 2020, exports totaled 275 thousand US dollars, reflecting a substantial gain of 194.6% over the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, export value increased by 3 506.5%, equating to an annualized rate of 230.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, India, Kenya, and Burundi were the largest buyers of rapeseed oilcake from SADC in value terms. India accounted for 12.1% of export value, Kenya for 1.9%, and Burundi for 0.6%. Collectively, these three markets made up 14.6% of total export value.

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

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

Imports rapeseed oilcake to SADC

Imports in kind, t

The market displayed volatility during the observed period. Imports peaked in 2019 at 298.5 tons and dropped to approximately 53.2 tons in 2020, representing an 82.2% year-over-year decrease. The difference between these years was 5.6-fold. The largest increase occurred in 2018 at 39.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, three key markets—Portugal, India, and the United States—collectively accounted for 52.7% of total rapeseed oilcake imports into SADC in volume terms.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

The market showed an unstable trend throughout the timeframe. Imports reached their highest point in 2019 at 1 351 thousand US dollars and their lowest in 2017, with a 31-fold difference between these years. In 2020, imports were approximately 214 thousand US dollars, marking an 84.1% decrease from 2019. The largest increase was recorded in 2018 at 2 894.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Portugal dominated rapeseed oilcake imports into SADC in value terms, accounting for 89.7% of total flows.

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

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