Other oil seeds exports from Ethiopia: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Ethiopia exported other oil seeds worth $270.9 million (153.9 thousand tonnes). It ranks 8th of 169 countries for exports of this product. That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $470.4 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $270.9M | 153.9K t |
| 2023 | $274.8M | 146.3K t |
| 2022 | $283.4M | 152.4K t |
| 2021 | $429.9M | 255.0K t |
| 2020 | $470.4M | 294.9K t |
| 2019 | $437.4M | 251.0K t |
| 2018 | $369.9M | 271.3K t |
| 2017 | $361.3M | 316.5K t |
Where Ethiopia exports other oil seeds to
One buyer market dominates: China accounted for 63% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest (+179% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $171.4M | 63% |
| Israel | $33.7M | 12% |
| Turkey | $19.0M | 7% |
| Japan | $16.8M | 6.2% |
| United States | $10.8M | 4% |
| Kuwait | $4.0M | 1.5% |
| Germany | $2.7M | 1% |
| India | $2.3M | 0.8% |
| Italy | $2.0M | 0.8% |
| Canada | $1.4M | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 1207
| 1207.40 | Sesame seeds | 89% |
| 1207.99 | Oil seeds (other species) | 8.4% |
| 1207.30 | Oil seeds: castor oil seeds, whether or not broken | 2.8% |
| 1207.70 | Melon seeds | 0.1% |
| 1207.60 | Safflower seeds | 0% |
| 1207.50 | Mustard seeds | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1207.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.76 per kg, 28% above the world average of $1.38. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Other oil seeds imports to Ethiopia
Ethiopia imported $608 thousand of other oil seeds in 2024 (24 tonnes). One supplier dominates: Netherlands accounted for 84% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+343% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $512K | 84% |
| France | $23K | 3.8% |
| United Kingdom | $22K | 3.7% |
| Israel | $17K | 2.8% |
| Italy | $17K | 2.8% |
| Brazil | $10K | 1.7% |
| Turkey | $2K | 0.3% |
| India | $1K | 0.2% |
| Ukraine | $1K | 0.2% |
| Uganda | $1K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ethiopia?
The shipment records behind Ethiopia other oil seeds exports (HS 1207): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 1207: Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits, n.e.c. in chapter 12; whether or not broken.
Common questions
What is the value of other oil seeds exported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia exported other oil seeds worth $270.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 153.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 169 countries worldwide, with 3% of world exports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries buy other oil seeds from Ethiopia?
China was the largest buyer with 63% of the value ($171.4 million), followed by Israel (12%) and Turkey (7%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 45 buyer countries in total. Kuwait grew fastest among the top ten, up 274% on the year.
What is the average export price of other oil seeds per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.76 per kg in 2024, 28% above the world average of $1.38 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of other oil seeds from Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $361.3 million in 2017 to $270.9 million in 2024, a fall of 25%. The peak was 2020 at $470.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $362.3 million a year.
Does Ethiopia also import other oil seeds?
Yes. Ethiopia imported $608 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the Netherlands, France and the United Kingdom. On balance Ethiopia is a net exporter of this product, by about $270.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for other oil seeds?
The HS code for other oil seeds is heading 1207. In Ethiopia the largest six-digit codes were 1207.40 (89% of the value) and 1207.99 (8%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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