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Sunflower-seed oilcake market in SADC

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"SADC" region includes following countries:

Angola

Botswana

Comoros

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Eswatini

Lesotho

Madagascar

Malawi

Mauritius

Mozambique

Namibia

Seychelles

South Africa

Tanzania

Zambia

Zimbabwe

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2021, the sunflower-seed oilcake market in SADC expanded from 714 thousand tons to 883 thousand tons. This growth was primarily driven by increased sunflower seed production in Mpumalanga province and the launch of projects supporting emerging farmers to cultivate high oil content varieties, which enhanced local crushing capacity. The onset of the Russia-Ukraine war in 2020 further disrupted global sunflower oil supplies, prompting greater domestic processing and oilcake output within the region.

After peaking in 2021, the market contracted to 721 thousand tons by 2023. The decline coincided with persistent supply chain disruptions due to geopolitical tensions, which sharply reduced imports and constrained overall availability. Although local production initiatives aimed at import substitution continued, they could not fully offset the drop in inbound shipments during this period.

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 SADC
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in SADC 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 Angola in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Angola 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, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Angola in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Angola 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 Angola, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Angola 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 Angola in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Angola 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, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Angola in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Angola 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 Angola, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Angola 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 Angola in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Angola 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, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Angola in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Angola 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 Angola, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Angola 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 Angola in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Angola 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, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Angola in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Angola 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 Angola, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Angola 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, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K 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-seed oilcake in SADC

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of sunflower-seed oilcake, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of sunflower-seed oilcake, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Sunflower-seed oilcake production in SADC increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, SADC produced 867.5 K t of sunflower-seed oilcake, representing a solid gain of 13.7% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 12.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.1%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 750.7 K t, which also saw the largest decline of 2.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(2.3%)	1.6%	13.7%	4.1%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports sunflower-seed oilcake from SADC

Exports in kind, K t

After two years of growth, SADC's sunflower-seed oilcake exports declined. In 2020, exports totaled 115.2 K t, marking a strong drop of 14.6% year-over-year. From 2017 to 2020, exports increased by 55.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 15.7%. The highest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 134.8 K t, which also saw the largest increase of 50.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	20.5%	50.6%	(14.6%)	15.7%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Kenya and India consistently held the top positions in the export structure by volume, jointly accounting for 76.4% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

There were noticeable fluctuations in market performance during this period. The lowest export value was recorded in 2017, while the peak occurred in 2018, with a 2.6-fold difference between these years. In 2020, SADC's sunflower-seed oilcake export value totaled 28 527 K $ US, showing a sharp improvement of 29.6% compared to the previous year. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 49 360 K $ US, which saw the largest increase of 163.1%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 55.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	163.1%	(55.4%)	29.6%	15.0%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the country structure of exports in value terms was largely shaped by Kenya and India, which together accounted for 76.0% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports sunflower-seed oilcake to SADC

Imports in kind, K t

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 52.6 K t, while the maximum was in 2019 at 141.9 K t, reflecting a 2.7-fold shift. In 2020, SADC imported a total of 52.6 K t of sunflower-seed oilcake, constituting a dramatic decline of 62.9% compared to 2019. The largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 170.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(18.7%)	170.0%	(62.9%)	(6.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Argentina (68.5% of imports in kind), Romania (1.0% of imports in kind), and Ukraine (0.6% of imports in kind) formed the key group of partners for sunflower-seed oilcake imports to SADC, jointly representing 70.1% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. The lowest import value was observed in 2020, while the highest was in 2019, reflecting a 2.8-fold gap. In 2020, sunflower-seed oilcake shipments to SADC from abroad totaled 11 380 K $ US, marking an abrupt decrease of 64.1% compared to the previous year. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 31 743 K $ US, which saw the largest increase of 120.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	8.0%	120.0%	(64.1%)	(5.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Argentina (63.9% of imports in value terms), Romania (1.2% of imports in value terms), and Ukraine (0.8% of imports in value terms) formed the main group of destinations for sunflower-seed oilcake imports to SADC in value terms, with a combined share of 66.0% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io