soybean oleifera food oil exporters in south africa

                                               
                                               
                                               
                                               
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  • Does South Africa export soybean oilcake?
  • South Africa is a small player given the soybean oilcake export market. In the past five years the industry has exported an average of 39 443 tons of oilcake. All exports were destined for the African markets, mainly Botswana, Mozambique, Namibia, Lesotho and Angola. South Africa also imports significant volumes of soybean oil.
  • How are soybeans sold in South Africa?
  • oilseeds namely, canola and sunflower.Domestically, soyabeans are sold to expressers who produce oil, oilcake an animal feed and to seed manufacturers. They are also sold dire tly to consumers for the edible market. Table 2 below shows the annual soybean harvest in South Africa during the last ten years, the value of the crop and
  • Why is soybean consumption growing in South Africa?
  • The interest in soybean products has been recently growing in South Africa because of the health benefits associated with these products. Soybean consumption in the country is estimated at 67.8% for oil and oilcake, 15.29% for animal feed (especially in the broiler and egg industries) and 2.67% for human consumption.
  • Which countries export soybean oil to South Africa?
  • The leading soybean oil suppliers to South Africa are Spain with a share of 44% (75 679 tons), Argentina with a share of 27% (46 727 ton), the Netherlands with a share of 21% (35 969 tons), Romania with a share of 4% (6 493 tons) and Brazil with a share of 3% (5 517 tons). South Africa also exports soybean oil to the African markets.