Oilseeds business opportunities in Ethiopia 2009

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Oilseeds business opportunities in Ethiopia 2009 CORE

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  • Are Ethiopian oilseeds a good export destination?
  • Ethiopia is one of the top 5 producing countries for sesame seed, linseed, and niger seed. Opportunities for export are not fully exploited because little is known about the characteristics of Ethiopian oilseeds in relation to high-demanding export markets.
  • Is oilseed a commodity in Ethiopia?
  • Most other oilseeds in Ethiopia (soybeans, cotton seed, rapeseed, etc.) are commodities. For these commodities, it will be difficult for Ethiopia to compete on the world market due to its relatively low volumes, low quality, and high handling and transport costs.
  • Why are oilseeds a high value export product in Ethiopia?
  • The Ethiopian government considers oilseeds as high value export products. They enhance the oilseeds sector through investment incentives, such as duty and tax income exemptions from 2 to 8 years for foreign investments. Many smallholders and a limited number of large farms grow oilseeds in Ethiopia, making it a significant cash crop on subsistence farms.
  • Are the Dutch buying Ethiopian oilseeds?
  • The Dutch are buying oilseeds from Ethiopia and oils and fats in the competitive world markets. Therefore, the position of Ethiopian oilseeds on the world market is the benchmark for its SWOT analysis.
  • How to create a high value export chain in Ethiopia?
  • To create a high value export chain for oilseeds in Ethiopia, it is strongly recommended to focus on speciality oilseed products. Recommendations for the Ethiopian oilseeds sector in more detail are: • Improve market intelligence: knowing the markets, including the buyers and competitors, can increase competitive power.
  • Which commodities are grown in Ethiopia?
  • In Ethiopia, soybeans, cotton seed, rapeseed, and other oilseeds are grown. However, Ethiopia faces challenges competing on the world market due to its relatively low volumes and high handling and transport costs for these oilseed commodities. They are important for local consumption.