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Linseed oil and fractions market in Ethiopia

$Linseed oil and fractions market in Ethiopia$

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2023, the Ethiopian market for linseed oil and fractions experienced significant fluctuations. After starting at 34 507 metric tons in 2018, market volume contracted to 32 283 metric tons in 2019. However, it surged by over 18% to reach 38 343 metric tons in 2020, marking the highest point in the period. This was followed by a sharp decline of 17% to 31 706 metric tons in 2021, and further gradual decreases to 30 773 metric tons in 2022 and 30 139 metric tons in 2023.

These movements were driven primarily by shifts in production and import volumes. Domestic production fell from 34 500 metric tons in 2018 to 28 600 metric tons in 2020, before recovering slightly to 29 800 metric tons by 2023. Imports, which were negligible in 2018 and 2019, spiked to over 10 000 metric tons in 2020, accounting for the market peak. Subsequently, imports dropped sharply, contributing to the overall market contraction from 2021 onward.

By 2023, the market had stabilized around 30 000 metric tons, with production showing modest growth and imports remaining low. The net effect was a market size approximately 12% lower than in 2018.

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, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Ethiopia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Ethiopia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Ethiopia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Ethiopia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Ethiopia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Ethiopia by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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 Ethiopia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Ethiopia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Ethiopia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Ethiopia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Ethiopia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Ethiopia by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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 Ethiopia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Ethiopia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Ethiopia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Ethiopia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Ethiopia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Ethiopia by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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 Ethiopia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Ethiopia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Ethiopia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Ethiopia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Ethiopia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Ethiopia by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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, 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 linseed oil and fractions in Ethiopia

In kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Ethiopia ranked sixth globally in the production of linseed oil and fractions.

Top producers of linseed oil and fractions, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Ethiopia's production of linseed oil and fractions declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 28 600 tonnes, which represents a significant drop of 11.5% compared to 2019. Over the entire period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 13.3%, averaging an annual decrease of 4.7%. The highest production volume was recorded in 2018 at 34 500 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 4.5% during this timeframe.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	4.5%	(6.4%)	(11.5%)	(4.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports linseed oil and fractions from Ethiopia

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Ethiopia exported 269 tonnes of linseed oil and fractions, marking a substantial improvement of 1 468.6% compared to the previous year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	1 468.6%	-

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Ethiopia's export structure in terms of volume was highly concentrated, with the Netherlands alone accounting for 99.7% of total exports.

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

In 2020, Ethiopia's exports of linseed oil and fractions reached 1 583 thousand US dollars, corresponding to a sudden increase of 1 709.5% from 2019.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	1 709.5%	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands effectively monopolised the value of linseed oil and fractions exports from Ethiopia, taking 99.8% of total flows.

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 linseed oil and fractions to Ethiopia

Imports in kind, t

The market showed an unstable trend throughout the period. Import volumes reached their lowest point in 2019 and peaked in 2020, with a top-to-bottom ratio of 15 193 times. In 2020, Ethiopia's import volume of linseed oil and fractions was recorded at 10 012 tonnes, equivalent to an advance of 1 519 185.6% compared to 2019. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 1 tonne, and the largest decline occurred in 2019 with a drop of 90.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	476.6%	(90.2%)	1 519 185.6%	1 947.7%

Source: SHEV.io

Over the period from 2017 to 2020, Malaysia was the dominant destination for imports of linseed oil and fractions to Ethiopia in terms of volume, accounting for 80.5% of total flows, while the remaining share was distributed among several smaller markets.

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

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Imports changed by a factor of 3 593 from their trough in 2017 to their peak in 2020. In 2020, Ethiopia imported a total of 10 429 thousand US dollars of linseed oil and fractions, which is 186 728.9% higher year-over-year. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 85.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1 251.1%	(85.8%)	186 728.9%	1 431.6%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017 to 2020, the partner structure for imports in value terms was centred on Malaysia, whose share amounted to 70.9% of total flows, while other markets formed a less significant perimeter.

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