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Rapeseed oilcake market in South Africa

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

South Africa's rapeseed oilcake market volume grew from 51.6 thousand tons in 2018 to 58.8 thousand tons in 2019, influenced by an open-market environment where local prices reacted to global oilseed price movements. A slight dip to 54.7 thousand tons followed in 2020, a year marked by higher international sunflower seed prices due to poor Black Sea region harvests and a weaker domestic currency, which tightened local oilseed sector conditions.

Market volume surged to 77.5 thousand tons in 2021, propelled by sustained research and development in oilseed cultivars. Investments in local seed technology and the multiplication of improved varieties adapted to South African conditions enhanced yields and supported greater processing output.

The expansion continued, with the market reaching 83.6 thousand tons in 2022 and 107.8 thousand tons in 2023, reflecting ongoing increases in domestic production capacity and consumption.

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, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in South Africa
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in South Africa in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in South Africa 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, 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, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to South Africa in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to South Africa by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to South Africa in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to South Africa by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  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 South Africa, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to South Africa by countries, 2018-2025, $ 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 South Africa in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to South Africa by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to South Africa in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to South Africa by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  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 South Africa, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to South Africa by countries, 2018-2025, $ 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 South Africa in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from South Africa by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from South Africa in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from South Africa by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  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 South Africa, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from South Africa by countries, 2018-2025, $ 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 South Africa in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from South Africa by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from South Africa in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from South Africa by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  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 South Africa, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from South Africa by countries, 2018-2025, $ 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, 2018-2025
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 oilcake in South Africa

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Top producers of rapeseed oilcake, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of rapeseed oilcake, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

South Africa produced 77 000 tonnes of rapeseed oilcake in 2021, marking a sharp year-on-year increase of 41.0%. From 2018 to 2021, production grew by 49.3%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 14.3%. The most significant decline occurred in 2020, when production fell by 7.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in South Africa in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	13.8%	(7.0%)	41.0%	14.3%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports rapeseed oilcake from South Africa

Exports in kind, t

The market exhibited considerable volatility during this period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2021 at just 0.1 tonne, while peaking in 2019 at 29.1 tonnes—a staggering 232-fold difference between these two years. In 2021, cross-border shipments of rapeseed oilcake from South Africa plummeted by 99.4% compared to the previous year. The largest increase was recorded in 2019, with exports surging by 23 029.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from South Africa in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	23 029.6%	(22.1%)	(99.4%)	(0.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, Lesotho and Eswatini remained the leading export markets for rapeseed oilcake in kind, jointly accounting for 95.7% of total flows. Other trading partners played a supplementary role during this period.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from South Africa in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The market displayed signs of volatility over the observed timeframe. The highest value was recorded in 2019, while the lowest occurred in 2018, with a peak-to-trough ratio of 33 times. In 2021, South Africa exported 0.3 thousand US dollars worth of rapeseed oilcake, representing an abrupt decline of 96.7% from the year before. The maximum value was reached in 2019 at 8.9 thousand US dollars. The largest increase was also in 2019, with exports jumping by 3 241.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from South Africa in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	3 241.5%	(1.0%)	(96.7%)	2.7%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Lesotho and Eswatini together accounted for 86.4% of total exports in value terms. Other countries formed a diversified but less significant portion of the export market.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from South Africa in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports rapeseed oilcake to South Africa

Imports in kind, t

South Africa's rapeseed oilcake import volume increased for the third consecutive year in 2021, reaching 481.7 tonnes—a substantial year-on-year rise of 218.2%. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports grew by 2 193.6%, which corresponds to a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 184.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to South Africa in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	447.9%	31.6%	218.2%	184.1%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2018–2021, Mozambique and India were the primary sources for imports in kind, together making up 84.7% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to South Africa in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Imported rapeseed oilcake volumes in South Africa rose for the third year in a row in 2021, totaling 395.1 thousand US dollars—a steep uptick of 92.7% compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, imports increased by 8 072.1%, equating to an annualized rate of 334.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to South Africa in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	456.1%	662.7%	92.7%	334.0%

Source: SHEV.io

Over the 2018–2021 period, Mozambique remained the dominant partner for imports in value terms, accounting for 74.9% of total flows. Other markets contributed to a long tail of import sources.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to South Africa in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io