Sunflower cake imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $10.9 million of sunflower cake in 2024 (30.4 thousand tonnes). That is 221% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $24.6 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10.9M | 30.4K t |
| 2023 | $3.4M | 21.5K t |
| 2022 | $2.9M | 17.8K t |
| 2021 | $20.0M | 61.6K t |
| 2020 | $6.0M | 33.2K t |
| 2019 | $24.6M | 120.4K t |
| 2018 | $8.7M | 39.8K t |
| 2017 | $7.1M | 38.0K t |
Where South Africa imports sunflower cake from
One supplier dominates: Argentina accounted for 55% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Zambia grew fastest (+76% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Argentina | $6.0M | 55% |
| Zambia | $4.8M | 44% |
| Malawi | $25K | 0.2% |
| Mozambique | $4K | 0% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
| Tanzania | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.36 per kg, 44% above the world average of $0.25. 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.
Sunflower cake exports from South Africa
Exports of sunflower cake by South Africa reached $5.9 million in 2024 (16.7 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Botswana (42%), Eswatini (31%), Namibia (20%). Among the main buyer markets, Namibia grew fastest (+244% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Botswana | $2.5M | 42% |
| Eswatini | $1.9M | 31% |
| Namibia | $1.2M | 20% |
| Mozambique | $245K | 4.1% |
| Lesotho | $115K | 2% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
| Spain | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa sunflower cake imports (HS 2306.30): 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 2306.30: Oil-cake and other solid residues: whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting from the extraction of sunflower seed oils.
Common questions
What is the value of sunflower cake imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported sunflower cake worth $10.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 30.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 32nd of 125 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 221% on 2023.
Which countries supply sunflower cake to South Africa?
Argentina was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($6.0 million), followed by Zambia (44%) and Malawi (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. Zambia grew fastest among the top ten, up 76% on the year.
What is the average import price of sunflower cake per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.36 per kg in 2024, 44% above the world average of $0.25 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of sunflower cake to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.1 million in 2017 to $10.9 million in 2024, an increase of 54%. The peak was 2019 at $24.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.4 million a year.
Does South Africa also export sunflower cake?
Yes. South Africa exported $5.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Botswana, Eswatini and Namibia. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $5.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for sunflower cake?
The HS code for sunflower cake is subheading 2306.30. It sits in HS chapter 23 (food industries, residues and wastes thereof; prepared animal fodder). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2306 page.
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