Sunflower seeds market in Mozambique

Earlier Report Observations

The sunflower seeds market volume in Mozambique displayed significant volatility between 2018 and 2023. Starting at 13 324 t in 2018, it saw a moderate increase to 13 833 t in 2019, followed by a decline to 11 427 t in 2020. The most pronounced contraction occurred in 2021, when the market volume fell sharply to 5 282 t.

A recovery phase began in 2022, with the market growing to 5 861 t and then expanding substantially to 8 930 t in 2023. This rebound was supported by a rise in domestic production, which increased from 5 840 t in 2022 to 9 419 t in 2023.

Production sunflower seeds in Mozambique

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of sunflower seeds, 2017-2020

World map of production of sunflower seeds, 2017-2020

In 2020, Mozambique produced 15,000 tons of sunflower seeds, marking a 7.1% increase from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 33.3%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 10.1%. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 16,000 tons. The most significant decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 12.5%, while the largest increase was in 2018, with a rise of 42.2%.

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

Exports sunflower seeds from Mozambique

Exports in kind, t

The market displayed considerable volatility during these years. Exports reached their lowest point in 2019 at 195 tons, then surged to a peak in 2020 at 3,650 tons, representing a dramatic 19-fold increase. In 2020, Mozambique's sunflower seed export volume was 3,650 tons, which is a substantial 1,771.8% higher than in 2019. The most significant decline was recorded in 2019, with a drop of 92.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the two main export markets for sunflower seeds in kind were Malawi and South Africa, which together accounted for 97.0% of total exports. The remaining 3.0% was distributed among various other countries.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

The market experienced an unstable trend throughout this period. Export values fell to their lowest point in 2019 at 31.2 thousand US dollars, then climbed to a peak in 2020 at 344.7 thousand US dollars, showing an 11-fold fluctuation. In 2020, Mozambique's sunflower seed exports in value terms amounted to 344.7 thousand US dollars, reflecting a significant increase of 1,004.7% compared to the previous year. The most notable decline occurred in 2019, with a decrease of 41.9%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, South Africa dominated Mozambique's sunflower seed exports in value terms, accounting for 79.4% of the total. The remaining 20.6% was shared among several smaller markets.

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

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

Imports sunflower seeds to Mozambique

Imports in kind, t

The import market showed signs of volatility over the observed period. Import volumes dropped to their lowest level in 2019 at 28 tons, then peaked in 2020 at 77 tons, resulting in a 2.7-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Mozambique imported 77 tons of sunflower seeds, which represents a sharp increase of 174.0% from 2019. The most significant decline was recorded in 2018, with a drop of 46.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the three largest sources for sunflower seed imports in kind were Italy, Tanzania, and South Africa, which together made up 90.6% of total imports. The remaining 9.4% came from a variety of other countries.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

The import market exhibited volatility during this timeframe. Import values reached their minimum in 2018 at 11.2 thousand US dollars, then peaked in 2017, showing a 23-fold shift. In 2020, Mozambique's imported sunflower seed volumes in value terms were 162.8 thousand US dollars, indicating a 68.5% rise compared to 2019. The largest decline occurred in 2018, with a decrease of 95.6%, while the most significant increase was in 2019, with a surge of 766.0%.

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

During 2017–2020, the two leading markets for sunflower seed imports in value terms were Italy and Tanzania, which together accounted for 89.9% of total imports. The remaining 10.1% was spread across a range of other countries.

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

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