Castor (ricinus) Seeds Prices in Ethiopia
| Variety | Market level | Price (US$/kg) | Local (ETB) | MoM | YoY | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Export (unit value) | 2.08 | 113 | ▼ 25.0% | ▼ 25.0% | UN Comtrade (unit value) |
As of June 2026, the castor (ricinus) seeds price in Ethiopia available is US$ 2.08 per kg (113 ETB), down 25.0% year-on-year.
Ethiopia exported 1 tonne of castor (ricinus) seeds in 2023, valued at US$1,164, ranking #33 out of 41 global exporters and accounting for 0.0% of world exports. Export volume declined by 67.1% year-on-year. The latest export unit value is US$2.0783 per kg. Ethiopia is a net exporter of castor seeds.
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Production, Exports, Imports & HS Codes - castor (ricinus) seeds in Ethiopia
Ethiopia exported 1 tonne of castor (ricinus) seeds in 2023, valued at US$1,164, ranking #33 out of 41 global exporters and accounting for 0.0% of world exports. Export volume declined by 67.1% year-on-year. The latest export unit value is US$2.0783 per kg. Ethiopia is a net exporter of castor seeds.
Exports UN Comtrade · 2023
In 2023, Ethiopia exported $1.2K (0.6 t) of castor (ricinus) seeds▼ 67.1% YoY. That ranks #33 worldwide (0% of global exports).
Export value by year (US$)
Export volume by year
Top castor (ricinus) seeds exporters worldwide UN Comtrade · 2023
- #1 Kazakhstan $24.7M · 53.4%
- #2 Netherlands $5.6M · 12%
- #3 Spain $4.8M · 10.5%
- #4 Turkey $2.6M · 5.7%
- #5 India $1.8M · 3.9%
Annual export data Ethiopia · UN Comtrade
| Year | Export value (US$) | Volume | Avg price/kg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.2K | 0.6 t | $2.08 |
| 2022 | $3.5K | 1.3 t | $2.77 |
| 2021 | $1.8K | 0.7 t | $2.51 |
| 2020 | $1.1K | 0.4 t | $3.11 |
HS Code
castor (ricinus) seeds is traded under Harmonized System code 1207.60. Trade figures above are compiled for this HS heading.
Sources: trade & HS - UN Comtrade; harvest season - FAO GIEWS Crop Calendar. Values are official reported figures.