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Castor oil and fractions market in Syria

$Castor oil and fractions market in Syria$

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Syrian castor oil market displayed considerable volatility in volume from 2018 to 2023. Market size began at 728.6 thousand tons in 2018, fell to 599.8 thousand tons the following year, then jumped to a high of 699.3 thousand tons in 2020. A subsequent decline brought the market to 577.4 thousand tons in 2022, followed by a modest recovery to 599.5 thousand tons in 2023.

This period saw domestic production decrease from 690.5 thousand tons in 2018 to a stable range of 570–575 thousand tons after 2020. Import levels were highly variable, with a pronounced spike to 131.6 thousand tons in 2020 aligning with the peak market volume, while exports were minimal except for a notable shipment in 2024.

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 Syria
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Syria in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Syria 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. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Syria in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Syria by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Syria in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Syria by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Syria, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Syria by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Syria in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Syria by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Syria in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Syria by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Syria, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Syria by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Syria in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Syria by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Syria in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Syria by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Syria, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Syria by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Syria in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Syria by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Syria in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Syria by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Syria, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Syria by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ 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 Syria

In kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Syria ranked 13th globally in terms of castor oil and fractions production volume.

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, Syria produced 571.0 t of castor oil and fractions, marking a slight increase of 1.9% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production declined by 13.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of -4.6%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 560.3 t, while the highest was in 2018 at 690.5 t. The most significant drop occurred in 2019, with an 18.9% decrease, whereas the largest increase was in 2018, at 4.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	4.9%	(18.9%)	1.9%	(4.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports castor oil and fractions from Syria

Exports in kind, t

The market displayed an unstable trend throughout this period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2019 and peaked in 2020, showing a 32-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Syria's export volume of castor oil and fractions was 3.3 t, which represents a dramatic increase of 3,147.6% from the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 0.1 t, with the largest decline that year at 23.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Syria in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	(23.1%)	3 147.6%	-

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany and the Netherlands accounted for the majority of exports in kind, together making up 99.8% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Syria in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The market exhibited volatility during these years. Export values varied significantly, with a 25-fold difference from the low in 2019 to the high in 2020. In 2020, Syria exported 6.0 K $ US of castor oil and fractions, reflecting a substantial increase of 2,392.2% compared to the prior year. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 0.2 K $ US, with the largest decline that year at 83.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Syria in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	(83.0%)	2 392.2%	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Germany and the Netherlands were the dominant destinations for exports in value terms, jointly capturing 97.9% of total flows, while the remaining share was distributed among other markets.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Syria in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports castor oil and fractions to Syria

Imports in kind, t

The market showed an unstable trend over this timeframe. Imports hit their lowest point in 2018 and peaked in 2020, with a 3.4-fold variation between these years. In 2020, Syria imported approximately 131.6 t of castor oil and fractions, which is 231.7% higher than the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 38.2 t, with the largest decline that year at 62.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Syria in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(62.3%)	3.8%	231.7%	9.1%

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017-2020, the import structure in kind was dominated by India, which accounted for 82.7% of total flows, with numerous minor partners making up the remainder.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

The market demonstrated volatility throughout the observed period. Import values varied by 3.1 times, from the low in 2018 to the high in 2020. In 2020, Syria imported 188.1 K $ US of castor oil and fractions, representing a 186.2% increase over the past year. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 60.8 K $ US, with the largest decline that year at 64.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(64.4%)	8.2%	186.2%	3.3%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, India concentrated 82.5% of total imports in value terms, while the rest was shared among many countries with smaller individual shares.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io