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Castor seeds market in MENA, 2026

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"MENA" region includes following countries:

Algeria

Bahrain

Djibouti

Egypt

Israel

Jordan

Iran

Iraq

Qatar

Kuwait

Lebanon

Libya

Malta

Morocco

the United Arab Emirates

Oman

Saudi Arabia

Syria

Tunisia

Yemen

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2023, castor seeds production in the MENA region remained stable, fluctuating between 1 735 t and 1 775 t annually. Market volume, however, grew significantly from 1 980 t in 2019 to 3 045 t in 2023. This expansion was driven by a sharp rise in imports, which increased more than fivefold over the period. The growth in demand aligns with substantial government investments in agriculture, such as Egypt's $2.73 billion commitment in 2022 to boost agricultural output, which positively affected the oilseeds sector including castor seeds.

The market volume continued its upward trend, reaching 3 045 t in 2023. This period saw increased activity from major industry players, exemplified by BASF's expansion of its high-yield soybean seed portfolio with advanced technologies in July 2023, reflecting broader biotechnology trends influencing oilseed markets. Furthermore, growing regional interest in modern agricultural technologies and precision farming supported the overall seed market development, contributing to the sustained demand for castor seeds.

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, 2019-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2019-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2019-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in MENA
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in MENA in kind, 2018-2023, t
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 Algeria in kind, 2019-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Algeria by countries, 2019-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2019-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Algeria in value, 2019-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Algeria by countries, 2019-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2019-2024
  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 Algeria, 2019-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Algeria by countries, 2019-2024, $ 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 Algeria in kind, 2019-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Algeria by countries, 2019-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2019-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Algeria in value, 2019-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Algeria by countries, 2019-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2019-2024
  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 Algeria, 2019-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Algeria by countries, 2019-2024, $ 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 Algeria in kind, 2019-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Algeria by countries, 2019-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2019-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Algeria in value, 2019-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Algeria by countries, 2019-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2019-2024
  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 Algeria, 2019-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Algeria by countries, 2019-2024, $ 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 Algeria in kind, 2019-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Algeria by countries, 2019-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2019-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Algeria in value, 2019-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Algeria by countries, 2019-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2019-2024
  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 Algeria, 2019-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Algeria by countries, 2019-2024, $ 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, 2019-2024
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 seeds in MENA

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of castor seeds, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of castor seeds, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

In 2019, MENA's castor seed production reached its lowest point at 1,735 tonnes. Production then increased by 2.3% in 2020 to 1,775 tonnes. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 2.2%, with an average annual growth rate of 0.7%. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 1,775 tonnes, while the largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 2.3% drop.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.2%	(2.3%)	2.3%	0.7%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports castor seeds from MENA

Exports in kind, t

MENA's castor seed exports experienced significant fluctuations during this period. In 2017, export volumes hit their lowest point, while 2020 saw the highest levels—representing a 12.3-fold difference between these years. In 2020, exports reached 5.6 tonnes, marking a substantial 410.1% increase compared to the previous year. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 12.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	175.2%	(12.3%)	410.1%	130.9%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tanzania were the leading buyers of castor seeds from MENA. Tajikistan accounted for 44.6% of exports in kind, followed by Kyrgyzstan at 28.1%, and Tanzania at 18.6%. Together, these three countries represented 91.4% of total exports in kind.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

MENA's castor seed exports in value terms declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports stood at 67.4 thousand US dollars, showing a sharp 62.1% decrease compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports fell by 95%, with an average annual decline of 63.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(69.9%)	(56.3%)	(62.1%)	(63.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017-2020, Brazil, China, and Colombia remained the primary markets for MENA's castor seed exports in value terms. Brazil accounted for 59.6% of exports, China for 14.7%, and Colombia for 10.6%. Collectively, these three countries represented 84.9% of total export value.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports castor seeds to MENA

Imports in kind, t

MENA's castor seed imports increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 258.3 tonnes, representing a 5.2% increase compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 229.2%, equating to an average annual growth rate of 48.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	16.6%	168.3%	5.2%	48.8%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, India dominated castor seed imports to MENA, accounting for 99.7% of total imports in kind.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

MENA's castor seed imports in value terms showed notable fluctuations during this period. In 2018, imports reached their lowest point at 137.1 thousand US dollars, then peaked in 2019 at 404.7 thousand US dollars—representing a threefold difference between these years. The largest increase occurred in 2019 with 195.1% growth. In 2020, imports amounted to 294.9 thousand US dollars, marking a sharp 27.1% decline compared to the previous year.

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