Color: Cream, white, red, brown, or black
Variety: Grown in various local forms
Size and Shape: Small, flat, oval-shaped seeds
Moisture Content: Typically around 5-7%
Oil Content: Approximately 50-60%
Impurities: Generally low
Ethiopian Global ranking: One of the top producers globally
Average Annual Production: Approximately 350,000 tons
Color: Black
Variety: Improved and traditional local varieties
Size and Shape: Small, oval-shaped seeds
Moisture Content: Typically around 8-10%
Oil Content: Approximately 35-45%
Impurities: Generally low
Ethiopian Global ranking: One of the major producers in the world, significant in
Africa
Average Annual Production: Around 450,000 tons
Color: Black and white stripes on the hull
Variety: Different hybrid and traditional types
Size and Shape: Medium to large seeds, oval-shaped
Moisture Content: Typically around 8-10%
Oil Content: Approximately 40-45%
Impurities: Generally low
Ethiopian Global ranking: Significant producer with potential for more growth
Average Annual Production: Around 100,000 tons
Color: Light brown to dark brown
Variety: Multiple varieties including Spanish and Valencia
Size and Shape: Small, oval-shaped seeds
Moisture Content: Typically around 6-8%
Oil Content: Approximately 45-55%
Impurities: Generally low
Ethiopian Global ranking: Major producer, particularly in the western regions
Average Annual Production: Around 200,000 tons
Color: Usually mottled brown and beige
Variety: Various local and improved types
Size and Shape: Large, ovate-shaped seeds
Moisture Content: Typically around 5-7%
Oil Content: Approximately 45-55%
Impurities: Generally low
Ethiopian Global ranking: A significant producer on a national level
Average Annual Production: Approximately 50,000 tons
