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Sunflower or safflower oil and fractions market in Africa

$Sunflower or safflower oil and fractions market in Africa$

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

Between 2018 and 2020, the African sunflower and safflower oil market volume rose from 1.7 million tons to a peak of 2.5 million tons. This increase was followed by a sharp correction in 2021, when volume fell to 1.9 million tons.

The contraction in 2021 coincided with a reported decline in the refined oil market value in South Africa, indicating heightened market volatility. Volume slipped further to 1.7 million tons in 2022, stabilizing near pre‑peak levels.

A recovery to 2.2 million tons occurred in 2023, driven by strong consumption growth in Nigeria where demand expanded markedly. By 2024, global geopolitical tensions, including the war in Ukraine, disrupted sunflower oil supplies worldwide, affecting import flows and price stability across African markets.

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, 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 Algeria in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Algeria 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 Algeria in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Algeria 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 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, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Algeria in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Algeria 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 Algeria in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Algeria 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 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, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Algeria in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Algeria 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 Algeria in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Algeria 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 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, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Algeria in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Algeria 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 Algeria in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Algeria 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 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, 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 sunflower or safflower oil and fractions in Africa

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of sunflower or safflower oil and fractions, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of sunflower or safflower oil and fractions, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

In 2019, Africa produced 685.0 K t of sunflower or safflower oil and fractions, which was the lowest level during the period. However, production rebounded significantly in 2020, reaching 765.7 K t—an 11.8% increase from the previous year. Over the entire 2017-2020 period, production grew by 2.1%, with an average annual growth rate of 0.7%. The most substantial decline occurred in 2019, when production fell by 10.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1.9%	(10.3%)	11.8%	0.7%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports sunflower or safflower oil and fractions from Africa

Exports in kind, K t

Exports of sunflower or safflower oil and fractions from Africa showed considerable volatility during this period. The lowest point was in 2018, with exports at 73 K t, marking a 54.7% decline. In 2019, exports surged to 179 K t, representing a 146.4% increase and the highest level recorded. By 2020, exports dropped to 139 K t, which was 22.2% lower than in 2019. Overall, exports in 2019 were 2.5 times higher than in 2018.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(54.7%)	146.4%	(22.2%)	(4.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the top buyers of African sunflower or safflower oil and fractions were Syria (9.4% of exports in kind), Saudi Arabia (5.7%), and Switzerland (5.6%). Together, these three countries accounted for 20.7% of total exports in kind, indicating a highly diversified export market with no single dominant destination.

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, M $ US

After two years of growth, the value of sunflower or safflower oil and fractions exports from Africa declined in 2020. Exports reached 191 M $ US that year, down 4.4% from 2019. The peak was in 2019, with exports valued at 200 M $ US, reflecting a 21.1% increase. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value rose by 20%, with an average annual growth rate of 6.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	3.7%	21.1%	(4.4%)	6.3%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, African exports of sunflower or safflower oil and fractions in value terms were spread across numerous countries. The largest recipients were Switzerland (14.2% of exports in value terms), Syria (8.5%), and Saudi Arabia (3.9%), but their combined share was only 26.6% of total flows, underscoring the broad distribution of export partners.

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 sunflower or safflower oil and fractions to Africa

Imports in kind, K t

Africa's imports of sunflower or safflower oil and fractions grew for the second consecutive year in 2020. Imports reached 1 904 K t, up 58.6% from 2019. The lowest level was in 2018, at 1 021 K t, which represented an 8.6% decline. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 70.4%, with an average annual growth rate of 19.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(8.6%)	17.6%	58.6%	19.4%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the main suppliers of sunflower or safflower oil and fractions to Africa were Russia (25.4% of imports in kind), Turkey (24.7%), and Ukraine (15.8%). These three countries together accounted for 65.9% of total imports in kind, highlighting a concentrated import structure.

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, M $ US

The value of sunflower or safflower oil and fractions imports into Africa rose for the second year in a row in 2020, reaching 1 492 M $ US—a 44.2% increase from the previous year. The lowest value was in 2018, at 997 M $ US, marking a 7.2% decline. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value grew by 38.9%, with an average annual rate of 11.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(7.2%)	3.8%	44.2%	11.6%

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017-2020, Russia (25.9% of imports in value terms), Turkey (22.4%), and Ukraine (16.0%) were the leading sources for Africa's imports of sunflower or safflower oil and fractions in value terms. Their combined share was 64.2% of total flows, showing a similar concentration as seen in import volumes.

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