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Sunflower, safflower or cottonseed oil and fractions market in Malawi

$Sunflower, safflower or cottonseed oil and fractions market in Malawi$

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for sunflower, safflower or cottonseed oil in Malawi rose from 10 008 t in 2018 to a high of 12 368 t in 2020. This upward trajectory was interrupted in 2021 when the market contracted to 9 583 t.

After the drop, market volume stabilized between 9 000 t and 9 500 t from 2021 through 2023. During 2023, increased regional supply from South Africa, a major exporter of refined sunflower or safflower oil to neighboring countries, contributed to a rise in Malawi's imports, helping lift the market volume to 9 462 t that year.

Domestic production followed a comparable path, peaking in 2020 before declining, while imports fell substantially after 2020 before partially recovering in 2023 alongside the regional trade activity.

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 Malawi
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Malawi in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Malawi 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, 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 Malawi in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Malawi 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 Malawi in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Malawi 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 Malawi, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Malawi 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 Malawi in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Malawi 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 Malawi in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Malawi 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 Malawi, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Malawi 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 Malawi in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Malawi 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 Malawi in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Malawi 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 Malawi, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Malawi 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 Malawi in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Malawi 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 Malawi in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Malawi 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 Malawi, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Malawi 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 sunflower, safflower or cottonseed oil and fractions in Malawi

In kind, 2017-2020, t

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Malawi's production of sunflower, safflower, or cottonseed oil and fractions has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 11 500 tonnes, marking a 15.0% rise compared to 2019. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 111.6%, with an average annual growth rate of 28.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	54.5%	19.0%	15.0%	28.4%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports sunflower, safflower or cottonseed oil and fractions from Malawi

Exports in kind, t

The data shows irregular changes, pointing to a volatile market environment. There was a 207-fold difference between the peak in 2017 and the low in 2018. In 2020, Malawi's exports of sunflower, safflower, or cottonseed oil and fractions amounted to 24 tonnes, up by 115.1% from the previous year. The lowest volume was recorded in 2018 at 0.1 tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2018, dropping by 99.5%, while the biggest increase was in 2019, surging by 8 048.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(99.5%)	8 048.1%	115.1%	(5.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Malawi's export structure in kind was primarily shaped by Tanzania and Botswana, which together accounted for 82.3% of total flows. Other markets contributed to a long tail of smaller shares.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. Exports peaked in 2017 and fell to their lowest point in 2018, with a 259-fold gap between these years. In 2020, cross-border shipments of sunflower, safflower, or cottonseed oil and fractions from Malawi totaled 24 thousand US dollars, representing a sharp uptick of 1 613.5% over the past year. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 0.2 thousand US dollars. The largest decline was in 2018, dropping by 99.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(99.6%)	525.1%	1 613.5%	(25.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Tanzania and Botswana together accounted for 98.1% of Malawi's total exports in value terms. Other countries formed a diversified but less significant tail in the export structure.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports sunflower, safflower or cottonseed oil and fractions to Malawi

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Malawi's import volume of sunflower, safflower, or cottonseed oil and fractions was 891 tonnes, indicating a decrease of 46.1% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, imports fell by 54.6%, equating to an annualized rate of 23.1%. The largest increase was recorded in 2019, rising by 2.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(18.1%)	2.9%	(46.1%)	(23.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017–2020, South Africa was the key supplier of sunflower, safflower, or cottonseed oil and fractions to Malawi, taking 72.2% of total imports in kind. A diversified group of other countries accounted for the remainder.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Malawi's imports of sunflower, safflower, or cottonseed oil and fractions reached 1 203 thousand US dollars, corresponding to a sharp contraction of 43.8% year-over-year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 54.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 23.1%. The largest increase was in 2019, rising by 6.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(24.1%)	6.7%	(43.8%)	(23.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017–2020, South Africa clearly dominated Malawi's imports in value terms for sunflower, safflower, or cottonseed oil and fractions, taking 72.8% of total flows. Other countries each held significantly smaller shares.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io