Niger Seed Suppliers, Trade & Prices — Market Overview 2026

Derived Products
Niger Seed Oil
HS Code
120799
Last Updated
2026-10-02
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
  • Niger Seed market coverage spans 133 countries.
  • 213 exporter companies and 170 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
  • 558 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 4 countries.
  • Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2026.
  • Page data last updated on 2026-10-02.

Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Niger Seed

Analyze 558 supplier-linked transactions across the top 4 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

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Top YoY shifts for Niger Seed: Ethiopia (+12.1%), Myanmar [Burma] (+6.4%), India (-1.9%).

Niger Seed Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary

As of 2025-11, benchmark Niger Seed country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2026-04, countries with visible Niger Seed transaction unit prices: India (1.68 USD / kg), Myanmar [Burma] (1.16 USD / kg).
CountryYoY ChangeTransaction Count2025-112025-122026-012026-022026-032026-042026-052026-062026-072026-082026-092026-10
India-1.9%4271.69 USD / kg (599,005.002 kg)1.88 USD / kg (529,351.001 kg)1.63 USD / kg (884,852.999 kg)1.44 USD / kg (641,092.001 kg)1.52 USD / kg (318,321 kg)1.68 USD / kg (161,830 kg)
Myanmar [Burma]+6.4%28- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)1.16 USD / kg (-)
Ethiopia+12.1%1021.22 USD / kg (1,084,330 kg)1.10 USD / kg (637,610 kg)1.26 USD / kg (2,598,058 kg)1.62 USD / kg (2,211,000 kg)- (-)- (-)
Bahamas-1- (-)2.63 USD / kg (11,988 kg)- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)
Niger Seed Global Supply Chain Coverage
383 companies
213 exporters and 170 importers are mapped for Niger Seed.
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Niger Seed Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals

213 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.

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Niger Seed Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles

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(Singapore)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-09-02
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Industries: Beverage Manufacturing, Crop Production, Food Manufacturing, Food Packaging, Food Services And Drinking Places, Food Wholesalers, Others
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale, Farming / Production / Processing / Packing, Food Manufacturing, Trade
Exporting Countries: Pakistan, India
Supplying Products: Dried Black Gram, Dried Pigeon Peas, Niger Seed +5
(Singapore)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-09-02
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Beverage Manufacturing, Crop Production, Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale, Farming / Production / Processing / Packing, Food Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: India
Supplying Products: Niger Seed, Dried Pigeon Peas, Dried Yellow Gram +3
(Singapore)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-09-02
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Brokers And Trade Agencies, Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Trade
Exporting Countries: Pakistan, Vietnam, India
Supplying Products: Palm Oil, Dried Black Gram, Dried Pigeon Peas +5
(Ethiopia)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-11-14
Recently Export Partner Companies: 5
Industries: Crop Production, Food Manufacturing, Food Packaging, Food Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale, Farming / Production / Processing / Packing, Food Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: India, United Arab Emirates, Switzerland, Germany, Netherlands, Turkiye, United States
Supplying Products: Niger Seed, Coffee Bean, Sesame Seed +5
(Singapore)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-09-02
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Beverage Manufacturing, Food Manufacturing, Food Services And Drinking Places, Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale, Food Manufacturing, Trade
Exporting Countries: South Korea, Zimbabwe, Colombia, Kazakhstan, Indonesia, Liberia, Mexico, Pakistan, Turkiye, India
Supplying Products: Dried Black Gram, Dried Pigeon Peas, Pigeon Peas +5
(Myanmar [Burma])
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-08-13
Recently Export Partner Companies: 2
Industries: Food Wholesalers, Others
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale, Trade
Exporting Countries: Indonesia, India
Supplying Products: Niger Seed
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Niger Seed Global Exporter Coverage
213 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.
RankCountryVolumeValue
1Paraguay69,804,800 kg153,450,497.5 USD
2Canada6,701,309 kg55,130,008.868 USD
3Ukraine17,791,319 kg38,298,790.43 USD
4Burkina Faso69,536,677 kg26,926,279.105 USD
5Bolivia11,255,316.33 kg25,541,968.99 USD
6Mexico6,405,915 kg24,942,497 USD
7India13,181,726 kg23,943,124.909 USD
8Lithuania2,727,284.605 kg17,540,434 USD
9United States4,874,774 kg17,348,104 USD
10Hungary28,949,527.8 kg16,284,814 USD

Niger Seed Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary

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Niger Seed Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks

170 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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(India)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-08-15
Recently Import Partner Companies: 5
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Beverage Manufacturing, Crop Production, Food Manufacturing, Food Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Morocco, Thailand, Canada, Belgium, United Kingdom, United States
(India)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-08-13
Recently Import Partner Companies: 4
Employee Size: 51 - 100 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Crop Production, Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-02-25
Recently Import Partner Companies: 2
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 50M - 100M
Industries: Beverage Manufacturing, Crop Production, Food Manufacturing, Food Packaging, Food Services And Drinking Places, Food Wholesalers, Others
Value Chain Roles: Vietnam, Philippines, United Arab Emirates, Sri Lanka, Mexico, Senegal, Colombia
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-01-02
Recently Import Partner Companies: 4
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: Brokers And Trade Agencies, Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Mexico
(Switzerland)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-02-14
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Crop Production, Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Indonesia, India
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-12-31
Recently Import Partner Companies: 6
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Food Manufacturing, Food Packaging, Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
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Global Importer Coverage
170 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.
RankCountryVolumeValue
1Germany27,556,002.705 kg88,733,662.678 USD
2India103,160,352 kg60,589,822.594 USD
3South Korea25,031,080.602 kg52,949,687 USD
4Netherlands17,764,579.087 kg51,597,803.888 USD
5Mexico12,761,780 kg39,622,067 USD
6Italy11,005,938.38 kg27,489,796.699 USD
7Canada8,397,138.957 kg27,354,879.598 USD
8Romania6,462,343.963 kg18,308,125.39 USD
9Australia5,979,678.763 kg17,944,994.47 USD
10Sweden7,911,172.229 kg17,497,856.111 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 2026-04, countries with visible Niger Seed wholesale unit prices: India (1.03 USD / kg).
Country2025-112025-122026-012026-022026-032026-042026-052026-062026-072026-082026-092026-10
India0.94 USD / kg1.02 USD / kg1.03 USD / kg1.03 USD / kg1.05 USD / kg1.03 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.
RankCountryAverageLowerUpperYoY
1India0.63 USD / kg0.01 USD / kg1.13 USD / kg-34.2%

Latest Niger Seed Wholesale Export Price Updates

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DateEntry NameUnit Price (USD) 
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2026-09-01Nig** ********************** *** * * ************ ****** ******* ********* ***** ************** ***********1.09 USD / kg
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2026-09-01Nig** ****************** **** ******* * * ************ *********** ******* ***** ************** ***********0.63 USD / kg
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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.

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