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Cereal germ market in Ethiopia

Cereal germ market in Ethiopia

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

Ethiopia's cereal germ market volume grew consistently from 498 thousand tons in 2018 to 551 thousand tons in 2023. The most notable acceleration occurred after 2019, with the market adding over 50 thousand tons across the five-year period.

In value terms, the market rose even more sharply, from US$695 million to US$1,033 million. This steeper increase in monetary terms indicates a significant rise in unit prices or a shift toward higher-value product segments alongside the volume expansion.

Table of content

  1. 1. Disclaimer
  2. 2. Terms of use of the report
  3. 3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
  4. 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. 4.1.2. In value
        1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2023
        2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
        3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
        4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2023
    2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
  5. 5. Production
    1. 5.1. Production in Ethiopia
      1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Ethiopia in kind, 2018-2023, K 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, K 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, K 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. 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 Ethiopia in kind, 2018-2024, t
        2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Ethiopia 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 Ethiopia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
        2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Ethiopia 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 Ethiopia, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
        2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Ethiopia 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 Ethiopia in kind, 2018-2024, t
        2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Ethiopia 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 Ethiopia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
        2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Ethiopia 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 Ethiopia, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
        2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Ethiopia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
  7. 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 Ethiopia in kind, 2018-2024, t
        2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Ethiopia 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 Ethiopia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
        2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Ethiopia 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 Ethiopia, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
        2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Ethiopia 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 Ethiopia in kind, 2018-2024, t
        2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Ethiopia 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 Ethiopia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
        2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Ethiopia 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 Ethiopia, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
        2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Ethiopia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
  8. 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. 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 cereal germ in Ethiopia

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Ethiopia was among the world's top producers of cereal germ from 2017 to 2020, ranking 9th globally by production volume.

Top producers of cereal germ, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of cereal germ, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Ethiopia's cereal germ production increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 510.0 K t of cereal germ, marking a slight year-over-year rise of 2.2%. Production reached its lowest point in 2018 at 498.4 K t, with the largest decline that year of 1.8%.

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

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last year(1.8%)0.1%2.2%0.2%
Source: SHEV.io

Exports cereal germ from Ethiopia

Exports in kind, t

The market showed significant volatility during this period. Exports varied dramatically, dropping to their lowest level in 2017 and peaking in 2018, with a 169-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Ethiopia's cereal germ export volume was 101.5 t, representing an extraordinary increase of 13 251.3% compared to the previous year. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 105.2 t, while the largest decline occurred in 2019 at 99.3%. The most substantial increase was in 2018, reaching 16 809.7%.

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

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last year16 809.7%(99.3%)13 251.3%446.4%
Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United States dominated Ethiopia's cereal germ export partner structure, accounting for 81.5% of total flows, while other markets held relatively modest shares.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. The highest value stood at in 2020, while the lowest occurred in 2019, with a peak-to-trough ratio of 154 times. In 2020, Ethiopia exported 168.8 K $ US of cereal germ, which is 15 342.2% higher than the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 1.1 K $ US, with the largest decline that year of 99.3%.

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

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last year5 207.6%(99.3%)15 342.2%293.8%
Source: SHEV.io

Over the 2017–2020 period, the United States remained the dominant partner for Ethiopia's cereal germ exports in value terms, with a share of 77.4% of total flows, while other markets formed a long tail.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports cereal germ to Ethiopia

Imports in kind, t

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Imports hit their maximum in 2018, falling to the lowest point in 2019 — a gap of 395 times. In 2020, Ethiopia's cereal germ imports reached 0.5 t, showing a sharp uptick of 94.0% compared to 2019. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 0.3 t, with the largest decline that year of 99.7%.

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

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last yearn/a(99.7%)94.0%-
Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017–2020, China held the top position among suppliers of cereal germ to Ethiopia, with a share of 0.7%.

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, K $ US

Ethiopia's cereal germ import volume declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, Ethiopia imported a total of value_last_year} K $ US of cereal germ, which is 26.4% lower than the previous year. From 2018 to 2020, imports decreased by 99.9%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 89.8%.

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

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last yearn/a(99.9%)(26.4%)-
Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017–2020, India remained the main supplier of cereal germ to Ethiopia, accounting for 3.7% of total imports in value terms.

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

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