Castor (ricinus) Seeds Prices in Egypt
| Variety | Market level | Price (US$/kg) | Local (EGP) | MoM | YoY | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Export (unit value) | 0.78 | 24.23 | ▲ 1.3% | ▲ 1.3% | UN Comtrade (unit value) |
As of June 2026, the castor (ricinus) seeds price in Egypt available is US$ 0.78 per kg (24.23 EGP), up 1.3% year-on-year.
Egypt is a net exporter of castor (ricinus) seeds, ranking 7th among 38 global exporters in 2024. The country exported 1,113 tonnes valued at US$862,666, accounting for 1.9% of global exports, though this represents a 51.1% decrease year-on-year. The latest export unit value is US$0.7753 per kg.
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Production, Exports, Imports & HS Codes - castor (ricinus) seeds in Egypt
Egypt is a net exporter of castor (ricinus) seeds, ranking 7th among 38 global exporters in 2024. The country exported 1,113 tonnes valued at US$862,666, accounting for 1.9% of global exports, though this represents a 51.1% decrease year-on-year. The latest export unit value is US$0.7753 per kg.
Exports UN Comtrade · 2024
In 2024, Egypt exported $862.7K (1.1 kt) of castor (ricinus) seeds▼ 51.1% YoY. That ranks #7 worldwide (1.9% of global exports).
Export value by year (US$)
Export volume by year
Top castor (ricinus) seeds exporters worldwide UN Comtrade · 2024
- #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 $1.8M · 3.9%
Annual export data Egypt · UN Comtrade
| Year | Export value (US$) | Volume | Avg price/kg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $862.7K | 1.1 kt | $0.78 |
| 2023 | $1.8M | 2.3 kt | $0.77 |
| 2022 | $1.2M | 1.5 kt | $0.78 |
| 2021 | $331K | 421.8 t | $0.78 |
| 2020 | $600 | 0.7 t | $0.86 |
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.