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Castor seeds market in Northern Africa, 2026

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Northern Africa" region includes following countries:

Algeria

Libya

Morocco

Sudan

Western Sahara

Tunisia

Egypt

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2023, castor seed production in Northern Africa remained stable at around 1 166 t per year. Market volume fluctuated, peaking at 1 351 t in 2022 due to a surge in imports to 185 t. This increase coincided with global supply chain adjustments following the COVID-19 pandemic and the ongoing dominance of India in worldwide production, which influenced availability and pricing in the region.

Local initiatives aimed at enhancing agricultural efficiency impacted the market. The partnership between INRA and Syngenta in Morocco, launched in 2021, focused on seed treatment technologies to improve crop quality and production practices. Furthermore, strategic agreements by companies like Casterra Ag Ltd. from 2023 onward targeted the expansion of high-yield castor seed cultivation in Africa, setting the stage for potential future capacity increases in Northern Africa.

Underlying demand trends also shaped the market landscape. By 2024, growing consumer preference for natural and sustainable raw materials bolstered interest in castor oil, a key derivative of castor seeds, supporting long-term market dynamics in the region.

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 Northern Africa
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Northern Africa 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. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Algeria in kind, 2019-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Algeria by countries, 2019-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2019-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Algeria in value, 2019-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Algeria by countries, 2019-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2019-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Algeria, 2019-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Algeria by countries, 2019-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Algeria in kind, 2019-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Algeria by countries, 2019-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2019-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Algeria in value, 2019-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Algeria by countries, 2019-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2019-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Algeria, 2019-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Algeria by countries, 2019-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Algeria in kind, 2019-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Algeria by countries, 2019-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2019-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Algeria in value, 2019-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Algeria by countries, 2019-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2019-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Algeria, 2019-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Algeria by countries, 2019-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Algeria in kind, 2019-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Algeria by countries, 2019-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2019-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Algeria in value, 2019-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Algeria by countries, 2019-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2019-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Algeria, 2019-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Algeria by countries, 2019-2024, $ US/t
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 Northern Africa

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

Northern Africa's castor seeds production has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the region produced 1 167 tonnes of castor seeds, remaining nearly unchanged from the previous year.

Annual dynamics of production in Northern Africa in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.4%	0.2%	0.1%	0.2%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports castor seeds from Northern Africa

According to available market data, Northern Africa did not export any castor seeds from 2017 to 2020.

Imports castor seeds to Northern Africa

Imports in kind, kg

The market showed an unstable trend over this period. Imports reached their lowest point in 2018 at 3 211 kg, with the largest decline of 91.7% occurring that year. In 2019, imports surged by 476.1%, marking the largest increase. By 2020, Northern Africa imported 20 000 kg of castor seeds, an 8.1% rise from the previous year. Overall, volumes peaked in 2017 and fell to their minimum in 2018, representing a 12-fold difference between these years.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(91.7%)	476.1%	8.1%	(19.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the import market was highly concentrated, with India accounting for 100.0% 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 Northern Africa in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, $ US

The data indicates irregular changes, reflecting a volatile market environment. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 2 895 US dollars, with the largest decline of 95.4% that year. In 2019, imports saw the largest increase of 361.0%. By 2020, castor seeds shipments to Northern Africa from abroad amounted to 13 591 US dollars, a 1.8% improvement over the previous year. Overall, the period from 2017 to 2018 showed a peak-to-trough amplitude of 22 times.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(95.4%)	361.0%	1.8%	(39.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017 to 2020, India dominated the geographical structure of castor seeds imports to Northern Africa in value terms, holding a 100.0% share of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io