Crude sunflower or safflower oil exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
South Africa exported $5.0 million of crude sunflower or safflower oil in 2024 (3.9 thousand tonnes). Value rose 16% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $56.1 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5.0M | 3.9K t |
| 2023 | $4.3M | 3.0K t |
| 2022 | $56.1M | 26.4K t |
| 2021 | $7.4M | 5.4K t |
| 2020 | $6.1M | 6.0K t |
| 2019 | $6.4M | 5.9K t |
| 2018 | $5.0M | 5.4K t |
| 2017 | $7.0M | 5.3K t |
Where South Africa exports crude sunflower or safflower oil to
One buyer market dominates: Mozambique accounted for 64% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Mozambique grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mozambique | $3.2M | 64% |
| Namibia | $520K | 11% |
| Botswana | $466K | 9.4% |
| Zambia | $338K | 6.8% |
| Zimbabwe | $240K | 4.8% |
| DR Congo | $96K | 1.9% |
| Lesotho | $66K | 1.3% |
| United Kingdom | $50K | 1% |
| Eswatini | $23K | 0.5% |
| Malawi | $7K | 0.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.27 per kg, 37% above the world average of $0.93. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Crude sunflower or safflower oil imports to South Africa
South Africa imported $168.9 million of crude sunflower or safflower oil in 2024 (161.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Bulgaria alone supplied 65% of it. Among the main suppliers, Romania grew fastest (+85% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bulgaria | $109.2M | 65% |
| Romania | $24.0M | 14% |
| Argentina | $23.3M | 14% |
| Netherlands | $11.4M | 6.7% |
| Ukraine | $883K | 0.5% |
| Germany | $17K | 0% |
| United States | $6K | 0% |
| Italy | $4K | 0% |
| Spain | $3K | 0% |
| France | $2K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa crude sunflower or safflower oil exports (HS 1512.11): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 1512.11: Vegetable oils: sunflower seed or safflower oil and their fractions, crude, not chemically modified.
Common questions
What is the value of crude sunflower or safflower oil exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported crude sunflower or safflower oil worth $5.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 38th of 117 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 16% on 2023.
Which countries buy crude sunflower or safflower oil from South Africa?
Mozambique was the largest buyer with 64% of the value ($3.2 million), followed by Namibia (10%) and Botswana (9%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 20 buyer countries in total. Eswatini grew fastest among the top ten, up 156% on the year.
What is the average export price of crude sunflower or safflower oil per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.27 per kg in 2024, 37% above the world average of $0.93 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of crude sunflower or safflower oil from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $7.0 million in 2017 to $5.0 million in 2024, a fall of 29%. The peak was 2022 at $56.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.2 million a year.
Does South Africa also import crude sunflower or safflower oil?
Yes. South Africa imported $168.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Bulgaria, Romania and Argentina. That compares with exports of $5.0 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for crude sunflower or safflower oil?
The HS code for crude sunflower or safflower oil is subheading 1512.11. It sits in HS chapter 15 (animal, vegetable or microbial fats and oils and their cleavage products; prepared edible fats; animal or vegetable waxes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1512 page.
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