Rapeseed and mustard oil exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
South Africa exported $4.6 million of rapeseed and mustard oil in 2024 (3.4 thousand tonnes). That is 5% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 26% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $17.2 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 | $4.6M | 3.4K t |
| 2023 | $4.3M | 2.6K t |
| 2022 | $17.2M | 9.9K t |
| 2021 | $1.1M | 485 t |
| 2020 | $1.8M | 3.1K t |
| 2019 | $1.5M | 2.1K t |
| 2018 | $1.1M | 777 t |
| 2017 | $929K | 614 t |
Where South Africa exports rapeseed and mustard oil to
The largest buyer markets were Kenya (33%), Nigeria (14%), United States (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Zimbabwe grew fastest (+790% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $1.5M | 33% |
| Nigeria | $651K | 14% |
| United States | $648K | 14% |
| Madagascar | $437K | 9.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $306K | 6.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $303K | 6.6% |
| Eswatini | $202K | 4.4% |
| Namibia | $166K | 3.6% |
| Zimbabwe | $111K | 2.4% |
| Lesotho | $60K | 1.3% |
Product types under HS 1514
| 1514.11 | Vegetable oils: low erucic acid rape or colza oil and its fractions, crude | 39% |
| 1514.19 | Vegetable oils: low erucic acid rape or colza oil and its fractions, other than crude, but not chemically modified | 39% |
| 1514.99 | Vegetable oils: excluding low erucic acid rape or colza oil and its fractions, other than crude, but not chemically modified | 21% |
| 1514.91 | Vegetable oils: excluding low erucic acid rape or colza oil and its fractions, crude | 1.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1514.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.34 per kg, close to the world average of $1.16.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 1514: Rape, colza or mustard oil and their fractions; whether or not refined, but not chemically modified.
Common questions
What is the value of rapeseed and mustard oil exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported rapeseed and mustard oil worth $4.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 49th of 113 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries buy rapeseed and mustard oil from South Africa?
Kenya was the largest buyer with 33% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by Nigeria (14%) and the United States (14%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 30 buyer countries in total. Zimbabwe grew fastest among the top ten, up 790% on the year.
What is the average export price of rapeseed and mustard oil per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.34 per kg in 2024, 16% above the world average of $1.16 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have exports of rapeseed and mustard oil from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $929 thousand in 2017 to $4.6 million in 2024, an increase of 392%. The peak was 2022 at $17.2 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for rapeseed and mustard oil?
The HS code for rapeseed and mustard oil is heading 1514. In South Africa the largest six-digit codes were 1514.11 (39% of the value) and 1514.19 (39%). 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 1514 page.
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