Seasonality
Seasonal pattern: Not documented
No seasonal price pattern is currently documented for castor oil.
Castor Oil Price
Monthly reported customs unit values, not live or executable quotes.
Latest reported price
$3,680 USD/t
As of Jul 2026
HighPrevious 12 months
The latest value is above the typical range of $1,626–$2,372 USD/t.
Castor Oil Price History
Castor Oil Prices by Country
Castor oil export unit values are shown in USD/t. Compare the reporting dates as well as the values; product mix and delivery terms can differ between countries.
| Country | Latest · USD/t | YoYYear on year |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $2,271 Jul 1, 2026 | -9.6% |
| Canada | $2,032 Jul 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| United States | $3,999 Jul 1, 2026 | +32% |
| Australia | $4,160 Jun 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Czechia | $21,833 Jun 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Germany | $2,378 Jun 1, 2026 | -6.1% |
| Denmark | $2,077 Jun 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| United Kingdom | $5,752 Jun 1, 2026 | +55% |
| Greece | $3,060 Jun 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | $2,060 Jun 1, 2026 | -4.0% |
| India | $1,480 Jun 1, 2026 | -6.2% |
| Japan | $2,962 Jun 1, 2026 | -11% |
| Malaysia | $4,218 Jun 1, 2026 | -4.1% |
| Netherlands | $1,987 Jun 1, 2026 | -8.9% |
| Poland | $4,265 Jun 1, 2026 | -0.8% |
| Serbia | $4,321 Jun 1, 2026 | +38% |
| Sweden | $2,001 Jun 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Belgium | $1,834 May 1, 2026 | -6.7% |
| Spain | $3,557 May 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Finland | $3,937 May 1, 2026 | +3.6% |
| Slovenia | $4,875 May 1, 2026 | -53% |
| Thailand | $1,954 May 1, 2026 | +5.8% |
| South Africa | $5,838 May 1, 2026 | -10% |
| Colombia | $11,041 Apr 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Italy | $3,100 Apr 1, 2026 | -70% |
| Romania | $2,190 Apr 1, 2026 | -39% |
| Croatia | $4,491 Mar 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Egypt | $2,001 Feb 1, 2026 | +0.0% |
| Indonesia | $2,606 Feb 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Portugal | $3,953 Feb 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Guatemala | $3,368 Jan 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| France | $2,118 Dec 1, 2025 | -4.4% |
| South Korea | $2,967 Dec 1, 2025 | -7.2% |
| Latvia | $3,491 Dec 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Türkiye | $1,950 Dec 1, 2025 | -13% |
| Ireland | $4,772 Nov 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Pakistan | $2,591 Nov 1, 2025 | +27% |
| Singapore | $2,037 Nov 1, 2025 | -16% |
| Switzerland | $5,408 Sep 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Fiji | $237 Sep 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Saudi Arabia | $1,663 Sep 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Ukraine | $5,941 Jun 1, 2025 | +11% |
| Mexico | $3,520 May 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Norway | $1,081 Mar 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Slovakia | $4,848 Feb 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| China | $2,536 Dec 1, 2024 | -27% |
| Lithuania | $3,610 Nov 1, 2024 | Not reported |
| Peru | $2,980 May 1, 2024 | Not reported |
| Guyana | $244 Feb 1, 2024 | Not reported |
| Bulgaria | $13,019 Dec 1, 2023 | Not reported |
| Dominican Republic | $6,650 Dec 1, 2023 | Not reported |
| Kenya | $941 Nov 1, 2023 | Not reported |
| Israel | $2,117 Aug 1, 2023 | Not reported |
| Madagascar | $4,694 Jul 1, 2023 | Not reported |
| Estonia | $4,492 Feb 1, 2023 | Not reported |
| Ghana | $830 Nov 1, 2022 | Not reported |
| Jordan | $2,190 Oct 1, 2022 | Not reported |
| Hungary | $2,237 Sep 1, 2022 | Not reported |
| Rwanda | $2,033 Sep 1, 2022 | Not reported |
| Austria | $14,345 May 1, 2022 | Not reported |
| Philippines | $2,190 Apr 1, 2022 | Not reported |
| Belarus | $3,080 Mar 1, 2022 | Not reported |
| Russia | $2,677 Dec 1, 2021 | +29% |
| Tanzania | $1,347 Oct 1, 2020 | +117% |
| New Zealand | $2,466 May 1, 2020 | Not reported |
| State of Palestine | $1,517 May 1, 2020 | Not reported |
| Vietnam | $1,517 Apr 1, 2020 | Not reported |
| United Arab Emirates | $2,067 Dec 1, 2019 | -16% |
| North Macedonia | $3,470 May 1, 2019 | Not reported |
| Ecuador | $2,100 Apr 1, 2019 | Not reported |
| Kazakhstan | $3,216 Feb 1, 2019 | Not reported |
| Kuwait | $674 Sep 1, 2017 | Not reported |
| Argentina | $5,428 Jun 1, 2017 | Not reported |
| Senegal | $2,787 Nov 1, 2016 | Not reported |
| Paraguay | $1,140 Oct 1, 2016 | Not reported |
| Sudan | $2,343 Sep 1, 2016 | Not reported |
| Eswatini | $73 Jun 1, 2016 | Not reported |
| Zambia | $1,445 Mar 1, 2015 | Not reported |
| Iceland | $1,345 Sep 1, 2013 | Not reported |
| Gambia | $340 Apr 1, 2013 | Not reported |
| Myanmar | $1,803 Mar 1, 2013 | Not reported |
| Botswana | $3,671 Apr 1, 2012 | Not reported |
| Ethiopia | $595 Jul 1, 2011 | Not reported |
| Mozambique | $1,045 Apr 1, 2011 | Not reported |
| Nigeria | $2,968 Mar 1, 2011 | Not reported |
What shapes castor oil prices?
Use these documented market characteristics when comparing periods, countries and supplier quotes.
Demand driver
Industrial lubricants
Manufacturers purchase castor oil for its high viscosity and lubricating properties in machinery and equipment.
Demand driver
Cosmetics and personal care
Formulators use castor oil as a base ingredient in soaps, shampoos, and skin-care products for its emollient and moisturizing qualities.
Demand driver
Pharmaceutical applications
Pharma companies source castor oil for use as a carrier in topical preparations and as a component in certain drug formulations.
Demand driver
Bio‑based chemical production
Producers of bio‑derived polymers, surfactants, and specialty chemicals rely on castor oil as a renewable feedstock.
Quote basis
Why quoted prices can differ
Castor oil is typically quoted fob, commonly FOB, CIF, EX_WORKS. Compare freight, insurance and delivery point before treating two quotes as equivalent.
Castor Oil Price Questions
- What are the key quality parameters buyers should verify for castor oil?
- Buyers should check the acid value, iodine value, and moisture content to ensure the oil meets specifications. The presence of contaminants such as heavy metals and residual solvents should also be confirmed through laboratory analysis.
- How should castor oil be stored to maintain its stability?
- Castor oil should be stored in tightly sealed, light‑protected containers at temperatures below 25 °C. Keeping the oil away from moisture and oxidizing agents helps prevent hydrolysis and rancidity during storage and transport.
- What processing steps are typically required before castor oil can be used in industrial applications?
- The oil is usually refined through neutralization, bleaching, and deodorization to remove free fatty acids and impurities. For certain applications, additional steps such as hydrogenation or polymerization may be applied to achieve the desired viscosity and functional properties.