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Sunflower, safflower or cottonseed oil and fractions market in Western Africa

$Sunflower, safflower or cottonseed oil and fractions market in Western Africa$

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Western Africa" region includes following countries:

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

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the market volume for sunflower, safflower, and cottonseed oils in Western Africa grew from 128 thousand tons to 198 thousand tons. This expansion was supported by increased global demand for oils rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids and vitamin E, alongside a rise in U.S. cottonseed oil exports, which bolstered worldwide supply.

After a contraction in 2021, the market recovered in 2022, reaching 203 thousand tons, aided by industrial demand for refined oil in food processing and biodiesel applications. However, in 2023, volume fell to 179 thousand tons due to price volatility triggered by geopolitical tensions in Eastern Europe, which disrupted supply chains.

In 2024, the Russian invasion of Ukraine caused a global sunflower oil shortage, directly affecting African markets, while the launch of a modern sunflower oil plant in Tanzania signaled an expansion of regional production capacity.

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. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Western Africa
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Western 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, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Cabo Verde in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Cabo Verde 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 Cabo Verde in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Cabo Verde 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 Cabo Verde, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Cabo Verde 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 Cabo Verde in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Cabo Verde 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 Cabo Verde in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Cabo Verde 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 Cabo Verde, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Cabo Verde 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 Cabo Verde in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Cabo Verde 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 Cabo Verde in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Cabo Verde 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 Cabo Verde, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Cabo Verde 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 Cabo Verde in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Cabo Verde 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 Cabo Verde in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Cabo Verde 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 Cabo Verde, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Cabo Verde 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 Western Africa

In kind, 2017-2020, K 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

In 2020, Western Africa produced 138.2 thousand tons of sunflower, safflower, or cottonseed oil and fractions, marking a 4.4% decline from 2019. Production reached its lowest point in 2018 at 104.1 thousand tons, while the peak was recorded in 2019 at 144.6 thousand tons. The most significant drop occurred in 2018 with an 18.4% decrease, whereas the largest increase was in 2019 with a 38.9% rise. Overall, from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 8.4%, averaging an annualized rate of 2.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(18.4%)	38.9%	(4.4%)	2.7%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, the output of sunflower, safflower, or cottonseed oil and fractions in Western Africa was valued at 186.8 million US dollars, reflecting a 5.0% decrease compared to 2019. The lowest value was observed in 2018 at 142.7 million US dollars, while the highest was in 2019 at 196.6 million US dollars. The most substantial decline occurred in 2018 with a 25.0% drop, and the largest increase was in 2019 with a 37.8% rise.

Annual dynamics of production in Western Africa in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(25.0%)	37.8%	(5.0%)	(0.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports sunflower, safflower or cottonseed oil and fractions from Western Africa

Exports in kind, t

Western Africa's exports of sunflower, safflower, or cottonseed oil and fractions declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, export volume totaled 5 615 tons, showing a sharp 65.4% decrease from 2019. The highest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 20 996 tons, with the largest increase that year at 3.0%. From 2017 to 2020, exports fell by 72.4%, averaging an annualized decline of 34.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	3.0%	(22.8%)	(65.4%)	(34.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, India emerged as the primary buyer of sunflower, safflower, or cottonseed oil and fractions from Western Africa, accounting for 3.7% of total exports in volume.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Western Africa's exports of sunflower, safflower, or cottonseed oil and fractions declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 7 590 thousand US dollars, representing a 65.6% drop compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 75%, averaging an annualized decline of 37.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(5.3%)	(23.4%)	(65.6%)	(37.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, India consistently held the largest share of exports in value terms for sunflower, safflower, or cottonseed oil and fractions from Western Africa, contributing 3.4% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports sunflower, safflower or cottonseed oil and fractions to Western Africa

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Western Africa imported a total of value_last_year tons of sunflower, safflower, or cottonseed oil and fractions, showing a sharp 68.8% year-over-year increase. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 with a 14.9% drop. Overall, from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 86.7%, averaging an annualized rate of 23.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	29.9%	(14.9%)	68.8%	23.1%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Ukraine, Turkey, and Singapore were the top contributors to imports in volume for sunflower, safflower, or cottonseed oil and fractions in Western Africa. Ukraine accounted for 31.7% of imports, Turkey for 21.0%, and Singapore for 5.4%, together making up 58.1% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

The market displayed volatility during the observed period. In 2020, imports of sunflower, safflower, or cottonseed oil and fractions in Western Africa amounted to 62 859 thousand US dollars, a 103.0% increase from the previous year. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 30 968 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline that year at 16.8%. There was a 2-fold difference between the peak in 2020 and the low in 2019.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	4.2%	(16.8%)	103.0%	20.7%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Ukraine, Turkey, and Morocco formed the main cluster of markets for imports in value terms of sunflower, safflower, or cottonseed oil and fractions in Western Africa. Ukraine contributed 34.3% of imports, Turkey 21.8%, and Morocco 3.9%, collectively accounting for 60.0% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io