castor soybean seed almond oil press plant in ethiopia

   
castor soybean seed almond oil press plant in ethiopia
                                               
                                               
                                               
                                               
  • castor soybean seed almond oil press plant in ethiopia
  • Should Ethiopia export castor oil?
  • The world demand for castor oil is estimated to grow at the rate of 5 to 7% per annum. Since the domestic market is virtually non-existent, and the price is higher that any other vegetable oil, the general recommendation for a country like Ethiopia is to export whatever is produced.
  • What oilseeds are used in Ethiopia?
  • Nine oilseeds namely noug, gomenzer, linseed, soybean, sunflower, castor, sesame, ground nut and cotton are important in Ethiopia for edible oil consumption. During the last 60years, 156 varieties with their production practices were registered. Sesame contributes significantly to the foreign currency earnings next to coffee.
  • Where does castor plant grow in Ethiopia?
  • The castor plant is native to the Ethiopian region of tropical East Africa and grows naturally and abundantly in the highlands (Alemaw et al. 2014) and some lowland rural areas of southern Ethiopia.
  • What is the global demand for castor oil?
  • The present annual world trade in castor oil is estimated from 800,000 tonnes to one million tonnes per annum. The major importers of castor oil in the world market are European Union, US and Japan. The world demand for castor oil is estimated to grow at the rate of 5 to 7% per annum.