HS 151211 / 150790 · MERCOSUR TARIFF ADVANTAGE

Edible Oils from Argentina

Argentina is already a significant supplier of sunflower and soybean oil to South Africa. The MERCOSUR preferential tariff gives Argentine sunflower oil a structural cost advantage over Ukrainian and Russian origin. JMR provides direct access to Argentina's major oilseed processors.

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Market Context

The SA Edible Oils Market

SA Sunflower Oil Market
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Comtrade 2024
LATAM Share of SA Imports
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Argentina already established
MERCOSUR Tariff (Sunflower)
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vs 10% MFN all origins
Why Mercosur

A Tariff Advantage That is Not Fully Exploited

Under the MERCOSUR-SACU preferential trade agreement, Argentine sunflower oil attracts a 4% import duty versus 10% MFN for all other origins. This is a structural cost advantage that the market has not fully priced in.

Argentina is the world's second largest sunflower oil exporter with massive crushing capacity in the Rosario and Bahia Blanca corridors. Export infrastructure, quality and certifications are well established.

JMR provides direct access to Argentina's major oilseed processors for bulk sunflower and soybean oil, in flexi-bag or ISO tank, delivered to Durban.

Available Grades
Crude Sunflower OilHS 1512.11, for refining in SA
Refined Sunflower OilBleached, deodorised, ready for food use
Crude Soybean OilHS 1507.10, for refining
Refined Soybean OilHS 1507.90, direct food use
High Oleic SunflowerPremium grade for frying and food service
Applications

End-Use Applications

Food Manufacturing
Industrial cooking oil for snack, bakery, and ready meal production
Margarine
Base oil for margarine and fat spread manufacturing
Frying
High stability oils for commercial frying applications
Salad Dressings
Light flavour profile for dressings and condiments
Confectionery
Soybean oil as cocoa butter extender and fat system
Animal Feed
Soybean oil as energy supplement in compound feed
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