Ethiopia: Mustard Seed Market 2024

Mustard Seed Market Size in Ethiopia

The Ethiopian mustard seed market rose notably to $X in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a resilient expansion. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Mustard Seed Production in Ethiopia

In value terms, mustard seed production rose markedly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, enjoyed prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average mustard seed yield in Ethiopia was estimated at X kg per ha, approximately equating 2021. Overall, the yield, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the average mustard seed yield reached the maximum level at X kg per ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the mustard seed harvested area in Ethiopia shrank to X ha, almost unchanged from the previous year's figure. Overall, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to mustard seed production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2021, and then fell slightly in the following year.

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Mustard Seed Exports

Exports from Ethiopia

In 2022, overseas shipments of mustard seed increased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, exports, however, recorded a precipitous descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, mustard seed exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a abrupt shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) was the main destination for mustard seed exports from Ethiopia, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, mustard seed exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Israel (X kg), fourfold. Canada (X kg) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United States amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Israel (X% per year) and Canada (X% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for mustard seed exports from Ethiopia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Israel ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Canada, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United States amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Israel (X% per year) and Canada (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average mustard seed export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Israel ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Netherlands (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Mustard Seed Imports

Imports into Ethiopia

In 2022, purchases abroad of mustard seed increased by X% to X kg, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, imports showed a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, mustard seed imports fell to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United Arab Emirates (X kg) was the main supplier of mustard seed to Ethiopia, accounting for a approx. X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United Arab Emirates stood at X%.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constituted the largest supplier of mustard seed to Ethiopia.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United Arab Emirates amounted to X%.

Import Prices by Country

The average mustard seed import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for the United Arab Emirates.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for China amounted to X% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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