safflower oil grinding plant in ethiopia

                                               
                                               
                                               
                                               
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  • Can linseed & safflower be exported to Ethiopia?
  • These oilseeds, including linseed and safflower, have good export potential. The Netherlands is the largest importer and processor of edible oils in Europe, indicating a growing demand in the world market for these specialty products. Ethiopia has the capacity to expand production, which could make oilseeds an engine of economic growth.‌
  • Where did safflower come from?
  • As early as 4500 B.C., safflower has been cultivated in Morocco, Egypt, China and India for its red yellow coloured dye and shows long history as an oilseed crop especially in India and Ethiopia. Safflower is also known for its importance in medical field such as anti-inflammatory agent, treatment of circulatory system and other related diseases.‌
  • Can safflower be used as an oil crop?
  • Safflower can be used as an oil crop, as the seeds are the focus in this passage. Additionally, it can be a dual-purpose crop with petals used for extracting dyes. SNV is presently involved in an Ethiopian safflower project. The petals can be picked some weeks before harvesting the seeds, and the crop can be grown after cereals as a second crop.‌
  • Which oilseeds are grown in Ethiopia?
  • Several oilseeds are grown in Ethiopia, including sesame seed, safflower, linseed, niger seed, and castor beans. This enables Ethiopia to grow a wide variety of oilseed crops which can be considered as specialty high value seeds on the international market.‌
  • Which country produces safflower oil?
  • Ethiopia is one of the top 5 producers of safflower oil, producing approximately 125,000 tons (4%). Safflower is a type of oilseed with 32-40% oil content. It contains a higher percentage of essential unsaturated fatty acids and a lower percentage of saturated fatty acids than most other edible seed oils.‌
  • Is investing in oilseeds profitable in Ethiopia?
  • Several oilseeds grown in Ethiopia, such as sesame seed, safflower, linseed, niger seed, and castor beans, are considered high value specialty seeds on the international market. Investing in these oilseeds can provide a good base for acquiring or expanding a profitable position on the world market.