Derived Products
Niger Seed Oil
HS Code
120799
Last Updated
2026-05-10
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Niger Seed market coverage spans 133 countries.
- 180 exporter companies and 130 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 638 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 7 countries.
- 0 premium suppliers and 0 catalog items are currently listed.
- Wholesale sample entries: 5; farmgate sample entries: 0.
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2026.
- Page data last updated on 2026-05-10.
Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Niger Seed
Analyze 638 supplier-linked transactions across the top 7 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Niger Seed.
Niger Seed Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Niger Seed to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Niger Seed: Myanmar [Burma] (+12.3%), Ethiopia (+11.4%), Singapore (+5.7%).
Niger Seed Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
As of 2025-06, benchmark Niger Seed country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2025-11, countries with visible Niger Seed transaction unit prices: India (1.69 USD / kg), Ethiopia (1.22 USD / kg).
| Country | YoY Change | Transaction Count | 2025-06 | 2025-07 | 2025-08 | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | -2.7% | 462 | 1.55 USD / kg (564,358 kg) | 1.49 USD / kg (372,163.999 kg) | 1.51 USD / kg (1,143,141 kg) | 1.37 USD / kg (724,848 kg) | 1.46 USD / kg (650,023.999 kg) | 1.69 USD / kg (599,005.002 kg) | ||||||
| Ethiopia | +11.4% | 156 | 1.14 USD / kg (682,000 kg) | 1.20 USD / kg (459,000 kg) | 1.19 USD / kg (1,544,686 kg) | 1.25 USD / kg (1,614,110 kg) | 1.18 USD / kg (1,332,170 kg) | 1.22 USD / kg (1,084,330 kg) | ||||||
| Bahamas | - | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Singapore | +5.7% | 4 | 1.06 USD / kg (114,000 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | 1.26 USD / kg (114,000 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Canada | - | 2 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 2.55 USD / kg (19,822 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Myanmar [Burma] | +12.3% | 12 | - (-) | - (-) | 1.16 USD / kg (912,000 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Mexico | - | 1 | 1.35 USD / kg (28,000 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) |
Niger Seed Global Supply Chain Coverage
310 companies
180 exporters and 130 importers are mapped for Niger Seed.
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Niger Seed Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
180 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Niger Seed. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Niger Seed Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
Review leading exporter profiles while benchmarking against 180 total exporter companies in the Niger Seed supply chain intelligence network. Exporters and importers can unlock company profiles and analytics to qualify partners faster.
(Ethiopia)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-10
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
Exporting Countries: United States, Djibouti, Vietnam, Spain
Supplying Products: Niger Seed, Dried Soybean, Fresh Lettuce Leaf +5
(Myanmar [Burma])
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-10
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 50M - 100M
Industries: Food ManufacturingOthersFood WholesalersFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: LogisticsFood ManufacturingDistribution / Wholesale
(Nigeria)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-10
Industries: Food WholesalersBrokers And Trade Agencies
Value Chain Roles: TradeDistribution / Wholesale
(Ethiopia)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-10
Recently Export Partner Companies: 2
Industries: Crop ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Trade
(Ethiopia)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-10
Recently Export Partner Companies: 3
Industries: Brokers And Trade Agencies
Value Chain Roles: Trade
(Myanmar [Burma])
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-10
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesCrop Production
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
Niger Seed Global Exporter Coverage
180 companies
Exporter company count is a key signal for Niger Seed supply depth and sourcing optionality.
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Top Exporting Countries for Niger Seed (HS Code 120799) in 2024
For Niger Seed in 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 10 supplier countries to map core supply structure.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paraguay | 69,804,800 kg | 153,450,497.5 USD |
| 2 | Canada | 6,701,309 kg | 55,130,008.868 USD |
| 3 | Ukraine | 17,791,319 kg | 38,298,790.43 USD |
| 4 | Burkina Faso | 69,536,677 kg | 26,926,279.105 USD |
| 5 | Bolivia | 11,255,316.33 kg | 25,541,968.99 USD |
| 6 | Mexico | 6,405,915 kg | 24,942,497 USD |
| 7 | India | 13,181,726 kg | 23,943,124.909 USD |
| 8 | Lithuania | 2,727,284.605 kg | 17,540,434 USD |
| 9 | United States | 4,874,774 kg | 17,348,104 USD |
| 10 | Hungary | 28,949,527.8 kg | 16,284,814 USD |
Niger Seed Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary
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Niger Seed Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
130 importer companies are mapped for Niger Seed demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Niger Seed Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
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(United Arab Emirates)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-10
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food WholesalersBrokers And Trade Agencies
Value Chain Roles: -
(Netherlands)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-02-20
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Italy)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-02-12
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: OthersFood WholesalersCrop Production
Value Chain Roles: -
(Singapore)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-10
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: OthersCrop Production
Value Chain Roles: -
(Singapore)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-10
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Brokers And Trade Agencies
Value Chain Roles: -
(Singapore)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-10
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
130 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Niger Seed.
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Top Import Demand Countries for Niger Seed (HS Code 120799) in 2024
For Niger Seed in 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 10 demand countries to identify priority markets.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Germany | 27,556,002.705 kg | 88,733,662.678 USD |
| 2 | India | 103,160,352 kg | 60,589,822.594 USD |
| 3 | South Korea | 25,031,080.602 kg | 52,949,687 USD |
| 4 | Netherlands | 17,764,579.087 kg | 51,597,803.888 USD |
| 5 | Mexico | 12,761,780 kg | 39,622,067 USD |
| 6 | Italy | 11,005,938.38 kg | 27,489,796.699 USD |
| 7 | Canada | 8,397,138.957 kg | 27,354,879.598 USD |
| 8 | Romania | 6,462,343.963 kg | 18,308,125.39 USD |
| 9 | Australia | 5,979,678.763 kg | 17,944,994.47 USD |
| 10 | Sweden | 7,911,172.229 kg | 17,497,856.111 USD |
Niger Seed Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary
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Global Wholesale Supplier Price Trends by Country for Niger Seed
Niger Seed Monthly Wholesale Supplier Price Summary by Country
Monthly Niger Seed wholesale unit-price benchmarks by country for export and sourcing decisions.
In 2025-11, countries with visible Niger Seed wholesale unit prices: India (0.94 USD / kg).
| Country | 2025-06 | 2025-07 | 2025-08 | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | 0.94 USD / kg | 0.97 USD / kg | 1.01 USD / kg | 1.00 USD / kg | 0.97 USD / kg | 0.94 USD / kg |
Niger Seed Wholesale Price Competitiveness by Major Exporting Countries
Compare Niger Seed wholesale price ranges and YoY changes across the top 1 exporting countries to benchmark supplier price competitiveness.
| Rank | Country | Average | Lower | Upper | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | India | 1.00 USD / kg | 0.68 USD / kg | 1.24 USD / kg | +5.1% |
Latest Niger Seed Wholesale Export Price Updates
Use the latest 5 Niger Seed wholesale updates to validate current export price points and origin-level supplier changes.
| Date | Entry Name | Unit Price (USD) | |
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Classification
Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormDried Seed
Industry PositionPrimary Agricultural Product
Raw Material
Commodity GroupOilseed
Scientific NameGuizotia abyssinica (L.f.) Cass.
PerishabilityLow
Growing Conditions
- Reported cultivation spans mid-altitude to highland environments in Ethiopia; production is commonly described as rainfed.
- Can perform across a range of soils; some sources note tolerance of poorer or waterlogged soils compared with many alternative crops.
- Adequate, well-distributed rainfall during the growing season is commonly cited as important for yield stability.
Main VarietiesAbat, Mesno, Bunegne
Consumption Forms
- Crushed for edible oil (e.g., noug/niger oil) and oilcake
- Non-propagative seed for bird feed blends (often treated/devitalized for regulated markets)
- Roasted/ground culinary uses in some regional cuisines
Grading Factors
- Moisture control (dry, stable lots)
- Foreign matter and admixture limits
- Seed cleanliness and uniformity after cleaning/grading
- Absence of regulated weed seeds and live insect contamination
- Where required: documented devitalization/heat-treatment status and lot traceability
Planting to HarvestFlowering is commonly described as occurring about 3 months after sowing, with seed harvest following several weeks later (timing varies by altitude and season).
Market
Niger seed (Guizotia abyssinica) is a niche but globally traded oilseed with two primary demand streams: edible oil and oilcake use in producing countries (notably Ethiopia and parts of South Asia) and non-propagative bird feed supply into developed consumer markets. Global production is concentrated in Ethiopia, with additional cultivation in India and smaller-scale production reported elsewhere in Africa and Asia. Trade into tightly regulated markets is shaped by phytosanitary and biosecurity controls, including requirements for devitalization/heat treatment and traceability for bird-feed supply chains. Commercial value is driven by cleanliness, low moisture/foreign matter, and compliance documentation rather than branded differentiation.
Major Producing Countries
- EthiopiaPrimary cultivation center; important domestic edible oilseed grown largely by smallholders, with production concentrated in highland regions (e.g., Oromia and Amhara reported).
- IndiaCultivated as an oilseed in some regions; also referenced as a producing country in agronomy and development sources.
Major Exporting Countries
- EthiopiaCommon origin for internationally traded niger seed used in bird feed and oilseed markets.
Major Importing Countries
- United StatesKey destination market for non-propagative/bird-feed niger seed, reflected in USDA import requirements and related compliance programs.
Specification
Physical Attributes
- Small, dark (typically black) oilseed used as a high-energy ingredient in bird feed blends and as an oilseed for crushing.
Compositional Metrics
- Oil content is a common commercial quality parameter for crushing/end-use suitability (often specified contractually rather than via a universal global standard).
Grades
- Non-propagative/bird-feed grade commonly emphasizes devitalization/sterilization status, cleanliness, and absence of regulated weed seeds.
- Food/oil-crushing grade commonly emphasizes moisture control, foreign matter limits, and overall seed soundness.
Packaging
- Bulk shipments in woven polypropylene bags or jumbo bags for commodity handling; downstream repacking into retail bird-feed packs is common in destination markets.
ProcessingFor U.S.-bound non-propagative supply chains, Guizotia abyssinica seed may require treatment (e.g., heat treatment/devitalization) at an approved facility prior to release.
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Harvest -> drying -> threshing/cleaning -> (where required) devitalization/heat treatment and certification -> bagging -> export logistics -> destination blending/repacking for bird feed or crushing for oil -> distribution
Demand Drivers
- Wild bird feeding and pet bird markets that use niger seed as a high-energy feed ingredient
- Edible oil production and traditional culinary uses in producing regions (e.g., Ethiopia; parts of India)
- Oilcake use as a livestock feed input where local crushing occurs
Temperature
- Ambient handling is typical, but storage must remain dry; moisture ingress and condensation are key quality risks for oilseeds (mold, off-odors, rancidity).
Shelf Life
- Shelf life is primarily governed by moisture control, pest management, and oxidation/rancidity risk during extended storage and shipping.
Risks
Phytosanitary And Biosecurity HighAccess to key import markets can be disrupted by phytosanitary/biosecurity non-compliance (e.g., requirements to treat/devitalize Guizotia abyssinica seed for non-propagative uses, maintain traceability, and prevent co-mingling with untreated/viable material). Non-compliance can trigger holds, re-export, treatment-at-port costs, or loss of market access.Contract only with approved treatment/handling facilities where required; maintain lot-level traceability and segregation; ship with complete phytosanitary and treatment documentation aligned to the destination authority.
Supply Concentration MediumProduction is reported as primarily concentrated in Ethiopia, with smaller-scale cultivation elsewhere; weather, policy, or logistics disruptions in a concentrated origin base can tighten global availability and raise price volatility for bird-feed and oilseed users.Diversify origin options where feasible (including alternative suppliers and certified repackers); maintain safety stock and multi-lot sourcing for continuity.
Quality Degradation MediumAs an oilseed, niger seed is vulnerable to quality loss from elevated moisture, insect infestation, and oxidation during storage/transit, which can reduce acceptability for food/oil uses and create rejection risk for feed markets.Specify moisture/foreign matter thresholds, require pre-shipment inspection and container dryness checks, and implement pest control and FIFO inventory rotation.
Sustainability
- Rainfall variability sensitivity in major producing regions (predominantly rainfed systems reported), creating yield and export-availability volatility.
FAQ
Why is niger seed often required to be treated for import into the United States?U.S. import rules can require Guizotia abyssinica (niger) seed to be treated (devitalized) either before export at an approved facility or at the first U.S. port of entry, to manage plant-pest and biosecurity risks associated with seeds.
Where is niger seed mainly produced globally?Ethiopia is widely cited as the primary production center for niger seed, with additional cultivation in India and smaller-scale production reported in other countries.
What are the main global end uses of niger seed?Niger seed is used as an oilseed for edible oil and oilcake in producing regions (notably Ethiopia and parts of South Asia) and is also traded internationally as a high-energy ingredient in bird feed.
Niger Seed Country Coverage for Suppliers, Export Flows, and Prices
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All country market pages: Ethiopia, India, United States, Germany, United Kingdom, Indonesia, Nigeria, Spain, Italy, Tanzania, Belgium, China, Uganda, Hungary, Kenya, Greece, Vietnam, Egypt, Myanmar [Burma], Pakistan, Poland, South Africa, Turkiye, Brazil, Paraguay, Burkina Faso, South Korea, Austria, Israel, Netherlands, Canada, France, Ukraine, Bolivia, Mexico, Peru, Lithuania, Sweden, Benin, Romania, Australia, Ivory Coast, Slovenia, Czechia, Thailand, Switzerland, Bulgaria, Morocco, Chile, Panama, Portugal, Malaysia, United Arab Emirates, Norway, Croatia, Denmark, Saudi Arabia, Ireland, Slovakia, Estonia, Zambia, Latvia, Singapore, Japan, Finland, Kazakhstan, New Zealand, Andorra, Albania, Armenia, Argentina, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Barbados, Bahrain, Burundi, Bermuda, Brunei, Bahamas, Botswana, Belize, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Costa Rica, Cyprus, Dominican Republic, Algeria, Ecuador, Fiji, Gabon, Gambia, Guatemala, Hong Kong, Honduras, Iran, Iceland, Jamaica, Jordan, Kyrgyzstan, Kuwait, Laos, Sri Lanka, Liberia, Lesotho, Luxembourg, Moldova, Montenegro, Madagascar, Macedonia, Mongolia, Macao, Malta, Mauritius, Maldives, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nicaragua, Nepal, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, Serbia, Russia, Senegal, El Salvador, Swaziland, Togo, Tunisia, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Zimbabwe
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