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Castor oil and fractions market in Ethiopia

$Castor oil and fractions market in Ethiopia$

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market for castor oil and fractions in Ethiopia displayed considerable volatility from 2018 to 2023, with total volume swinging between 416 and 1 005 tonnes. After starting at 1 005 tonnes in 2018, the market contracted sharply the following year.

A partial recovery in 2020 was followed by another dip in 2021. The most notable surge occurred in 2022, when volume jumped to 823 tonnes, representing a 58% increase from the prior year. However, this gain was entirely reversed in 2023, with volume falling back to 416 tonnes.

Overall, the period was characterized by pronounced instability rather than a clear growth or decline trajectory, with domestic production being the primary driver of these swings given minimal import activity.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Ethiopia
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Ethiopia in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Ethiopia in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, kg
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Ethiopia in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Ethiopia by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Ethiopia in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Ethiopia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Ethiopia, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Ethiopia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, kg
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Ethiopia in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Ethiopia by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Ethiopia in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Ethiopia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Ethiopia, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Ethiopia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, kg
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Ethiopia in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Ethiopia by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Ethiopia in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Ethiopia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Ethiopia, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Ethiopia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, kg
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Ethiopia in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Ethiopia by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Ethiopia in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Ethiopia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Ethiopia, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Ethiopia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, kg
  2. 8.1.2. In value, $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, kg
  2. 8.2.2. In value, $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production castor oil and fractions in Ethiopia

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Ethiopia was one of the world's leading producers of castor oil and fractions from 2017 to 2020, ranking 11th globally by production volume during this period.

Top producers of castor oil and fractions, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of castor oil and fractions, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

In 2020, Ethiopia produced 600 tonnes of castor oil and fractions, representing a 20.0% increase compared to the previous year. Production reached its lowest point in 2019 at 500 tonnes, while the peak was recorded in 2018 with 1 000 tonnes. The most significant decline occurred in 2019, dropping by 50.0%, whereas the largest increase was in 2018, rising by 66.7%.

Annual dynamics of production in Ethiopia in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	66.7%	(50.0%)	20.0%	-

Source: SHEV.io

Exports castor oil and fractions from Ethiopia

According to compiled industry data, Ethiopia did not export any castor oil and fractions between 2017 and 2020.

Imports castor oil and fractions to Ethiopia

Imports in kind, kg

Ethiopia's imports of castor oil and fractions declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 1 450 kg, marking a 40.4% decrease year-over-year. From 2017 to 2020, imports fell by 66.7%, averaging an annual decline of 30.7%. The highest import volume was in 2018 at 4 866 kg. The most substantial drop occurred in 2019 with a 50.0% reduction, while the largest increase was in 2018, rising by 11.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Ethiopia in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	11.9%	(50.0%)	(40.4%)	(30.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, India, China, and Turkey were the top sources for Ethiopia's imports of castor oil and fractions by volume. India accounted for 33.7% of imports, China for 20.8%, and Turkey for 18.9%, together making up 73.3% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Ethiopia in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, $ US

Ethiopia's import value of castor oil and fractions declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, imports amounted to 2 923 US dollars, showing a sharp 79.8% drop compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 88.3%, with an average annual decline of 51.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Ethiopia in value, 2017-2020, $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(20.6%)	(26.9%)	(79.8%)	(51.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, India, Jordan, and China were the largest contributors to Ethiopia's import value of castor oil and fractions. India represented 44.4% of imports by value, Jordan 21.2%, and China 20.3%, collectively accounting for 85.8% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Ethiopia in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io