• ethiopias oilseed sector set to expand ethiopia-usda gain reports
  • ethiopias oilseed sector set to expand ethiopia-usda gain reports
  • ethiopias oilseed sector set to expand ethiopia-usda gain reports
  • ethiopias oilseed sector set to expand ethiopia-usda gain reports
  • Why is Ethiopia's oilseed sector important?
  • Ethiopia’s oilseed sector plays an important role in generating foreign exchange earnings and supporting the livelihoods of market actors across the value chain.
  • Why do Ethiopian exporters sell oilseeds at a loss margin?
  • Local prices were considerably above international market prices over the past several years, and it has been common among some Ethiopian exporters to sell oilseeds and other agricultural export commodities at a loss margins and then to compensate by importing other products that may be sold locally with a higher profit margin.
  • Is Ethiopia a major exporter of sesame seed?
  • Ethiopia is one of the key players in the global market for sesame seed and remains a major exporter. However, annual export volume has been falling at cumulative average growth rate (CAGR) of 8.1 percent over the past decade.
  • Why does Ethiopia subsidize edible oil imports?
  • Ethiopia subsidizes edible oil imports to make it affordable to the majority of the Ethiopian population. The edible oil sector is also highly regulated sectors where the country controls price and caps selling prices at local market.
  • Where is sesame seed grown in Ethiopia?
  • Sesame seed is one of the most widely produced oilseed crop, representing 30 percent of Ethiopia’s oilseed production. Production is mainly concentrated in the northern and northwestern Ethiopia, bordering Sudan and Eritrea.
  • Why is Ethiopia investing in edible oil?
  • The country is encouraging investment in the edible oil-manufacturing sector to expand productions and substitute imports with local production. And since last year, Ethiopia has permitted local and foreign companies to import and supply food commodities, including edible oils, to the local market using the companies’ hard currencies.