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Aug-14-23
Buyer From Singapore, Singapore
Sep-13-19
Buyer From Singapore, Singapore
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Jul-11-22
Buyer From Singapore
Buyer Of Dry Fruits & Nuts   |   Fresh Crabs   |   Wheat Flour   |   Parboiled Rice   |   Pepper   |   Peas   |   Buckwheat   |   Canola Seeds   |   Betel nut   |   Basmati Rice   |   Groundnuts   |   Cashew Nuts   |   Peanuts   |   Pistachio   |   Walnuts   |   Flax Seeds   |   Cumin Seeds   |   Kidney Beans   |   Apricot   |   Millet   |   Fresh Fruits   |   Cotton Seeds   |   Sugar   |   Fresh Prawns   |   Jasmine Rice   |   Fresh Shrimps   |   Spices   |   Almonds   |   Potato Starch   |   Chia Seeds   |   Coffee Beans   |   Canola Oil   |   Coriander Seeds   |   Grains & Cereals   |   Macadamia Nuts   |   Nutmegs   |   Maize   |   Corn   |   Mango   |   Palm Oil   |   Rape Seed   |   Beans   |   Avocado   |   Rapeseed Oil   |   Starch   |   Fresh or Chilled Seafood   |   Raisins   |   Chestnuts   |   Fresh Chicken   |   Food Products   |   Soybean   |   Banana   |   Orange   |   Vegetable Oils   |   Soybean Oil   |   Tapioca Starch   |   Wheat   |   Pecan Nuts   |   Mustard Seeds   |   Fresh Vegetables   |   Fresh Ginger   |   Fresh Lobsters   |   Jatropha Oil   |   Cardamom, Cinnamon   |   Castor Seeds   |   Brazil Nuts   |   Fresh Onion   |   Flour   |   Apple   |   Edible Oils   |   Caraway Seeds   |   Ginkgo Nuts   |   Niger Seeds   |   Fresh Meat   |   Fresh Garlic   |   Hazelnuts   |   Corn Flour   |   Animal & Cattle Feed   |   Rice   |   Fresh Lemon   |   Cocoa Beans   |   Pulses   |   Chickpeas   |   Pine Nuts   |   Pumpkin Seeds   |   Oil Seeds   |   Lentils   |   Sunflower Oil   |   Corn Oil
Aug-29-21
Buyer From Singapore
Buyer Of Kerosene Oil   |   Frozen Squid   |   Soybean   |   Castor Seed Oil   |   Noodles & Pasta   |   Canola Seeds   |   Fennel Seeds   |   Betel nut   |   Sugandha Basmati Rice   |   Ponni Rice   |   Brown Rice   |   Groundnuts   |   Papaya   |   Cardamom Tea   |   Ginger Tea   |   Hibiscus Tea   |   Quail Eggs   |   Fresh Tuna Fish   |   Grains & Cereals   |   Macadamia Nuts   |   Food Products   |   Chocolates   |   Fresh Lobsters   |   Chilli Powder   |   Turmeric Powder   |   Ginkgo Nuts   |   Palm Nuts   |   Apple, Banana, Orange, Mango, Grape   |   Fresh Fruits   |   Biscuits   |   Fresh Chicken   |   Shrimps & Prawns   |   Corn   |   Oat   |   Sugar   |   Limestone   |   Animal & Cattle Feed   |   Coriander Seeds   |   Cumin Seeds   |   Kidney Beans   |   Fresh Brinjal   |   Fresh Carrot   |   Pistachio   |   Walnuts   |   Arabica Coffee   |   Ground Coffee   |   Robusta Coffee   |   All Purpose Flour   |   Rice Flour   |   Fish Maw   |   Turmeric   |   Peas   |   Dairy & Milk Products   |   Butter   |   Rape Seed   |   Paneer   |   Chocolate & Confectionery   |   Plastic Carrier Bags   |   Sunflower Seed   |   Lentils   |   Fresh Mackerel Fish   |   Frozen Lobsters   |   Frozen Shrimps   |   Cacao Nuts   |   Fox Nuts   |   Fruits   |   Milk & Milk Products   |   Frozen Crabs   |   Beans   |   Coffee   |   Frozen Tuna Fish   |   Green Cardamom   |   Rice   |   Matta Rice   |   Broken Rice   |   Pecan Nuts   |   Banana   |   Orange   |   Parsley   |   Vegetable Oils   |   Soybean Oil   |   Corn Starch   |   Tapioca Starch   |   Fresh Beef   |   Fish   |   Niger Seeds   |   Medium Grain Rice   |   Health Food   |   Fresh Vegetables   |   Fresh Cabbage   |   Fresh Ginger   |   Coffee Powder   |   Instant Coffee   |   Corn Flour   |   Wheat Flour   |   Soya Oil   |   Rapeseed Meal   |   Cooking Gas Stoves, Regulators & Burners   |   Crude Oil   |   Tamarind Seed   |   Organic Rice   |   Long Grain Rice   |   1121 Basmati Rice   |   Raisins   |   Chestnuts   |   Pomegranate   |   Basil Leaf   |   Coconut Oil   |   Jatropha Oil   |   Diesel   |   Castor Oil   |   Frozen Seafood   |   Chia Seeds   |   Coffee Beans   |   Green Coffee   |   Flour   |   Gram Flour   |   Fresh Meat   |   Frozen Cuttlefish   |   Safflower Seeds   |   Cardamom, Cinnamon   |   Fresh Tomato   |   Brazil Nuts   |   Herbs   |   Condensed milk   |   Poultry   |   Frozen Meat   |   Moringa Seeds   |   Pepper   |   Aniseeds   |   Apricot   |   Corn Meal   |   Jatropha Seed   |   Spices   |   Almonds   |   Other Spices Powder   |   Indian Basmati Rice   |   Jasmine Rice   |   Quinoa Seeds   |   Sorghum   |   Ginger, Garlic, Onion, Potato   |   Avocado   |   Grapes   |   Mango   |   Organic Coffee   |   Edible Oils   |   Palm Oil   |   Rapeseed Oil   |   Starch   |   Cocoa Beans   |   Pulses   |   Chickpeas   |   Paradise Nuts   |   Pine Nuts   |   Pumpkin Seeds   |   Matcha Tea   |   Pine Wood   |   Other Frozen Fishes   |   Garam Masala   |   Basmati Rice   |   Cashew Nuts   |   Peanuts   |   Apple   |   Frozen Chicken   |   Red Chilli   |   Millet   |   Fresh Lemon   |   Fresh Potato   |   Fresh Pumpkin   |   Rosemary   |   Sunflower Oil   |   Mustard Oil   |   Corn Oil   |   Pickles & Sauces   |   Fresh Crabs   |   Fresh Prawns   |   Dry Fruits & Nuts   |   Tea   |   Assam Tea   |   Bakery Products   |   Sesame Seeds   |   Soybean Seeds   |   Thai Rice   |   White Rice   |   Parboiled Rice   |   Pineapple   |   Cinamon Tea   |   Green Tea   |   Lemon Tea   |   Oolong Tea   |   Snacks   |   Soybean Meal   |   Petroleum By Products   |   Mace   |   Oregano   |   Wheat   |   Barley   |   Fresh Capsicum   |   Fresh Cucumber   |   Fresh Green Chilli   |   Flax Seeds   |   Fenugreek Seeds   |   Cloves   |   Fresh Garlic   |   Fresh Green Peas   |   Hazelnuts   |   Milk Powder   |   Gas Lighters   |   Steel Tire Wire Scrap   |   Chicken Eggs   |   Frozen Mackerel Fish   |   Fresh Shrimps   |   Caraway Seeds   |   Spice Seeds   |   Herbal Tea   |   Masala Tea   |   Organic Tea   |   Mustard Seeds   |   Castor Seeds   |   Fresh Lady Finger   |   Fresh Onion   |   Fruit Juices   |   Olive Oil   |   Safflower Oil   |   Potato Starch   |   Copper Plate Scrap   |   Nutmegs   |   Non Basmati Rice   |   Sella Basmati Rice   |   Maize   |   Other Edible Oils   |   Sesame Oil   |   Canola Oil   |   Cotton   |   Flavored Tea   |   Cookies   |   Buckwheat   |   Vegetables   |   Thyme   |   Black Tea
Nov-20-23
Buyer From Singapore
Buyer Of Wheat   |   Frozen Chicken   |   Fresh Pork   |   Copper Wire Scrap   |   Soybean Seeds   |   Metal Scraps   |   Frozen Meat   |   Steel Drum & Barrel   |   Fresh Chicken   |   Barley   |   Jatropha Oil   |   Corn   |   Chickpeas   |   LPG/LNG & CNG   |   Soybean   |   Aluminum Ingots   |   Cooking Gas Stoves, Regulators & Burners   |   LPG Cylinders   |   Sulphur   |   Plastic Carrier Bags   |   Plastic Drum & Barrel   |   Gas Lighters   |   Aviation Supplies   |   Copper Scrap   |   Kerosene Oil   |   Sugar   |   Sunflower Seed   |   Grains & Cereals   |   Rice Bran Oil   |   Sunflower Meal   |   Other Edible Oils   |   Edible Oils   |   Olive Oil   |   Castor Seed Oil   |   Fresh Beef   |   Sesame Seeds   |   Used Rail Scrap   |   Sunflower Oil   |   Chicken Eggs   |   Fertilizers   |   Petroleum By Products   |   Crude Oil   |   Frozen Beef   |   Used Oil   |   Fresh Meat   |   Lentils   |   Copper Cathode   |   Peanut Oil   |   White Rice   |   Cumin Seeds   |   Canola Oil   |   Flour   |   Mustard Oil   |   Soybean Meal   |   Coconut Oil   |   Corn Oil   |   Rice Bran   |   Maize   |   DAP (Diammonium Phosphate)   |   Palm Oil   |   Sesame Oil   |   Diesel   |   Rapeseed Oil   |   Vegetable Oils   |   NPK   |   Soybean Oil   |   Rice   |   Urea   |   Wheat Flour
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Castor Seed: A Commodity Linking Health to Global Trade

Castor seeds are obtained from the castor plant, which is the only member of Ricinus communis. This oil crop belongs to the Euphorbiaceae family of plants. Castor seeds are present inside the outer covering of castor plants. This outer covering (hull) contains a deadly poison called ricin and can be put into use only after the removal of the hull. It is then used for birth control, syphilis, constipation, and leprosy. Castor plant seeds also contain various acids, including oleic acids, ricinoleic acids, linoleic acids, and other fatty acids. Its 40 to 60% weight is oil.

Its use can be traced back to the Mediterranean and Eastern ancient cultures, where castor seeds were used in traditional medicine. It is still used worldwide in muscle or joint problems (rheumatism and arthritis) because it has anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anthelmintic properties. Some people apply the paste of castor seeds to their skin to treat inflammation (skin or middle ear). It also relieves migraine headaches. So, the use of castor seeds is centered around a lot of health benefits. In addition, castor oil plant seeds are mainly used in making castor oil, which is a strong laxative. The evidence of castor oil can also be seen in the Egyptian tombs built over 6,000 years ago. After castor oil seeds are converted into castor oil, the leftover, known as "seed cake," can further be used as fertilizers or even as animal feed. 

Castor seeds originated in Africa, after which their ease of cultivation and economic importance led them to spread to the whole world. Now, countries like India, China, Brazil, and others are growing castor seeds in huge amounts. It thrives in tropical areas as a shrub or tree that reaches 40 feet in height. However, it will die as soon as the temperature goes below 0°C. 



Castor Seed Global Trade Market Witnesses Steady Expansion

The market size of the castor oil seeds trade from 2022 to 2023 has increased by 55.5%. And the value for the same in the last 5 years has increased up to 37%. For the current year, the global trade for castor seeds looks pretty steady. India noted that the industrial demand for castor seed improved in January 2025. As India's temperature never goes below 0°C, its climate is perfect for the cultivation of castor seeds. Therefore, India dominates in producing castor oil seeds and keeps a steady supply to international countries. 

There are various industries that benefit from the trade of castor seeds. These industries use castor seeds in the form of castor seed oil. And hence, they are one of the major reasons for the steady supply of castor oil in check, which further increases the demand for raw castor seeds. Those industries are as follows:

  • Pharmaceuticals: Castor oil has various medicinal properties, among which the anti-inflammatory agent is the most prominent one. It is also used as a natural laxative for treating joint pain. The coating of capsules and anti-inflammatory creams is made from this oil. Castor seeds cover an entire spectrum by helping in birth and preventing pregnancy (through its ricin). 

  • Cosmetics and personal care: The antimicrobial and moisturizing qualities of castor oil make it highly usable in skincare and haircare products. It is used in making hair oils, conditioners, lip balms, creams, etc. Being rich in fatty acids, they provide instant relief for dry skin conditions. It also has stretch marks, acne, and sunburn. 

  • Renewable energy: The world is now leaning towards producing sustainable energy sources, which is where castor oil comes in. Castor oil is converted into biofuel through the process of transesterification. A by-product of glycerin is also created during this process. It has a high percentage of ricinoleic acid, giving it high lubricity, perfect for use in engines. 



What the Castor Seeds Importers Demand from Suppliers:

The buyers have some specific requirements regarding the cleanliness and size of castor seeds when they start importing. Hence, you need to know about all those quality standards of castor seed and ensure that you are providing them.

  • Color: Brown, grey, reddish-brown, black (as per the buyer's requirement)
  • Pattern: dry, marbled with streaks, should not be dull or cracked, no mold
  • Size: uniform
  • Weight: should be heavier than they look
  • Firmness: hard, should not be soft (a sign of degradation)
  • Smell: odorless, mild nutty



Castor Seeds Types & Other Related Categories in the Global Market

Here are some of the most famous types of castor seeds on different basis are as follows:

  • Agricultural varieties: TMV 5, TMV 6, DCH 519

  • Hybrid or cross pollination castor seeds: GCH-2, GCH-6, GCH-9

  • Ornamental: Gibsonii, Impala, Red Spire, Carmencita Bright Red, 

  • Regional: Brazil - BRS Nordestina, BRS Energia; India - GCH5, GCH6, GCH-3, HC-1 to HC-8; US - Hale, Brigham; Nigeria - NCRICAS1, NCRICAS2


When you’re in the global trading industry, you need to keep leveling up your strategies to stand out in the market. As castor bean seed buyers might also be interested in other seeds.

So, you can add other types of seeds that produce oil or spice to your castor seed exporting business. Here is a list of what you can add:



Key Market Insights on Castor Seeds Export and Import

Having some market data before going into the global trade market of castor seeds helps you enter the market with so much confidence. You will know about the countries that have the most potential for increasing your profit margins. 


Global Market Size  

MetricValue
Market Size (2024)$2.14 billion
Expected Market Size (2033)$2.23 billion
CAGR3.90%

Source: Market Research Future


Top Importing Countries for Castor Seeds (2024):

Country NameTotal shipments
South Korea2,449
Taiwan759
Japan571

Source: Volza



How to Find Verified Castor Seeds Buyers & Importers Globally?

There are numerous ways through which you can connect with buyers of castor seed from all over the world. Down below are those ways where you can effectively find a lot of buyers for different types of castor seeds and their related parts:

  • An easy way of starting your search for buyers of castor seeds is focusing on your local market. Approach the castor oil mills for selling your castor seeds and get some information about valuable buyers in the global trade market as well. They often have some ties to the trading business, which may introduce you to potential international traders. This way, you will also be meeting the goal of finding "castor seed buyers near me". 

  • Participate in international agriculture or seeds trade fairs that focus on the global trade of oil seeds, ricinus, biofuels, or other related commodities. A few of those are ICOA, ANUGA, and others. These fairs catch the attention of all the major importing countries from the pharmaceuticals, personal care, and other sectors - all of which rely heavily on castor seeds or their products. You can find a lot of castor ricinus buyers, castor oil buyers, or importers for any other product you’re selling.

  • Sign up on B2B platforms, such as go4WorldBusiness. Here, you can sign up as a seller of castor seed or other related items and then upload their pictures and add an attractive description. You can also share relevant certifications, highlight the production process through photos, and even send queries to hundreds of buyers. You will get major updates about the global market of castor seeds and castor oils through the community channel. Do not forget that the castor seed price per kg varies in different countries, so finalize deals accordingly. 

  • To further increase your visibility, you need to maintain a strong digital presence. A professional profile on LinkedIn can be an excellent way to find buyers. Start posting about your exporting business in the form of photos and videos, and share stories of past clients. Similarly, platforms like Instagram and Facebook can be used to showcase your recent achievements and build better credibility for your business. You will also be able to find buyers through these social media platforms. 



Frequently Asked Questions(FAQs):

1. Which country is the largest producer of castor seed?

India is the largest producer of castor seed in the world. 


2. Which countries are the major importers of castor seeds?

South Korea, Taiwan, and Japan import the most castor seeds. 


3. In which season castor seed is grown?

Kharif season, which falls between June and September, is the season in which castor seed is grown. 


4. Which state is the largest producer of castor in India?

Gujarat is the largest producer of castor in India.


5. Which country is famous for castor oil?

India is the most popular country for castor oil. 


6. Is castor seeds export business profitable?

Yes, definitely. There is a profit margin of around 40 to 50% on the export business of castor seed. 


7. What is the castor seed HSN code?

120730 is the HSN code for castor seed. 



Latest News Related to Castor Seed:

India's export of castor oil volume declined from 53,204?MT in January 2024 to 44,168?MT in January 2025, marking a 16.98% year-over-year decline. (Full Story: Moneyvesta)