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Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits market in Ethiopia

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

Ethiopia's oilseeds market volume contracted significantly from 277.9 thousand tons in 2018 to 187.9 thousand tons in 2022, with the sharpest drop occurring in 2020. In 2022, global supply chain disruptions and fluctuating international commodity prices specifically impacted the market, contributing to the ongoing decline.

The market rebounded strongly in 2023, with volume jumping to 253.4 thousand tons, approaching the higher levels seen at the start of the period.

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, 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. 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. 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. 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 oil seeds and oleaginous fruits in Ethiopia

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Ethiopia ranked fifth globally in the production volume of oil seeds and oleaginous fruits.

Top producers of oil seeds and oleaginous fruits, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of oil seeds and oleaginous fruits, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Ethiopia's production of oil seeds and oleaginous fruits declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 214.8 thousand tons, marking a significant 26.3% decrease compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production fell by 33.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of -12.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(8.4%)	(1.6%)	(26.3%)	(12.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, the output of oil seeds and oleaginous fruits in Ethiopia was valued at 200.2 million US dollars, reflecting a substantial 22.0% decline from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production decreased by 28.9%, equating to an annualized rate of -10.8%. The largest increase occurred in 2019, at 12.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in Ethiopia in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(18.6%)	12.0%	(22.0%)	(10.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports oil seeds and oleaginous fruits from Ethiopia

Exports in kind, t

Ethiopia exported 15 488 tons of oil seeds and oleaginous fruits in 2020, representing a 26.3% reduction compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 50.4%, with an annualized rate of -20.8%. The largest decline was in 2018 at 40.9%, while the largest increase was in 2019 at 14.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(40.9%)	14.0%	(26.3%)	(20.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, the United States (53.6% of exports in kind), Vietnam (8.6%), and China (8.5%) were the main destinations for Ethiopia's oil seeds and oleaginous fruits exports, collectively accounting for 70.7% of total flows.

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 oil seeds and oleaginous fruits exports were recorded at 14 438 thousand US dollars, a 22.0% year-on-year decrease. From 2017 to 2020, exports fell by 46.9%, with an annualized rate of -19.0%. The minimum value was in 2018 at 14 266 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline that year at 47.6%. The largest increase occurred in 2019 at 29.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(47.6%)	29.7%	(22.0%)	(19.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United States (50.5% of exports in value terms), China (7.8%), and Vietnam (7.5%) accounted for the largest share of Ethiopia's exports by value, together comprising 65.9% 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 oil seeds and oleaginous fruits to Ethiopia

Imports in kind, t

The market showed an unstable trend during this period. Ethiopia imported 0.0 tons of oil seeds and oleaginous fruits in 2020, down by 95.6% from 2019. The maximum was recorded in 2019 at 1 ton, with a 23-fold variation between the 2019 peak and the 2020 low. The largest increase occurred in 2018 at 45.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	45.8%	8.4%	(95.6%)	(58.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Turkey (35.5% of imports in kind), the Netherlands (19.2%), and Saudi Arabia (19.2%) were the primary sources for Ethiopia's imports, together accounting for 74.0% of total flows.

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 indicates irregular changes, suggesting a volatile market environment. Ethiopia imported 0.2 thousand US dollars of oil seeds and oleaginous fruits in 2020, a sharp 89.9% decrease from the previous year. The maximum value was in 2019 at 2 thousand US dollars, with a 9.9-fold amplitude between the 2019 peak and 2020 trough. The largest increase was in 2019 at 263.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(69.1%)	263.9%	(89.9%)	(51.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands (39.2% of imports in value terms), China (20.1%), and South Korea (19.7%) were the main destinations for Ethiopia's imports by value, jointly accounting for 79.1% of total flows.

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