Market overview
The global black cumin seed oil market is worth USD 339 mn in 2026 and is forecast to reach USD 625 mn by 2036, growing at a 6.3% CAGR. United States is the largest country market and Cold-pressed virgin is the largest by grade segment.
| Scope | Cold-pressed and refined oil from Nigella sativa black cumin seed, sold in bottles and capsules and as an ingredient for supplements, cosmetics and foods. |
|---|---|
| Industry | Food and Beverage |
| Value 2025 | USD 320 mn |
| Value 2026 | USD 339 mn |
| Value 2036 | USD 625 mn |
| CAGR 2026-2036 | 6.3% |
| Volume 2026 | 12,594 tonnes |
| Volume 2036 | 21,003 tonnes |
| Average price 2026 | USD 26,930 per tonne |
| Report price | Starts from USD 1,999 |
| Published | November 2026 |
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Black Cumin Seed Oil market size and forecast, 2026-2036
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| Year | Market value |
|---|---|
| 2026 | USD 339 mn |
| 2027 | USD 361 mn |
| 2028 | USD 383 mn |
| 2029 | USD 407 mn |
| 2030 | USD 433 mn |
| 2031 | USD 460 mn |
| 2032 | USD 489 mn |
| 2033 | USD 520 mn |
| 2034 | USD 553 mn |
| 2035 | USD 588 mn |
| 2036 | USD 625 mn |
Black Cumin Seed Oil market segmentation
By grade
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| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cold-pressed virgin | 56.0% | 56.7% | USD 190 mn | 6.4% |
| Refined | 24.0% | 21.1% | USD 81 mn | 4.9% |
| Encapsulated | 20.0% | 22.2% | USD 68 mn | 7.4% |
By application
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| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dietary supplements | 42.0% | 45.1% | USD 142 mn | 7.1% |
| Personal care | 24.0% | 24.6% | USD 81 mn | 6.6% |
| Food and cooking | 22.0% | 19.6% | USD 75 mn | 5.1% |
| Traditional medicine and pharmaceutical | 12.0% | 10.7% | USD 41 mn | 5.1% |
By extraction
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cold-pressed | 56.0% | 52.0% | USD 190 mn | 5.5% |
| Solvent and CO2 extracted | 20.0% | 22.0% | USD 68 mn | 7.3% |
| Blended with carrier oils | 24.0% | 26.0% | USD 81 mn | 7.2% |
By form
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liquid oil | 62.0% | 58.0% | USD 210 mn | 5.6% |
| Softgel capsules | 26.0% | 29.0% | USD 88 mn | 7.5% |
| Topical and cosmetic blends | 12.0% | 13.0% | USD 41 mn | 7.2% |
By nature
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conventional | 66.0% | 60.0% | USD 224 mn | 5.3% |
| Organic | 22.0% | 26.0% | USD 75 mn | 8.1% |
| Wildcrafted and fair-trade | 12.0% | 14.0% | USD 41 mn | 8.0% |
Top 25 countries for black cumin seed oil by revenue
Countries are ranked by revenue earned from sales in the country, not by where the product is made. The ten largest hold 80.0% of 2026 revenue and the 25 countries below together hold 94.4%.
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| # | Country | Value 2026 | Share 2026 | Value 2036 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | USD 47 mn | 14.0% | USD 91 mn | 6.7% |
| 2 | Saudi Arabia | USD 41 mn | 12.0% | USD 67 mn | 5.2% |
| 3 | India | USD 31 mn | 9.0% | USD 61 mn | 7.2% |
| 4 | Egypt | USD 31 mn | 9.0% | USD 53 mn | 5.7% |
| 5 | Turkey | USD 27 mn | 8.0% | USD 49 mn | 6.2% |
| 6 | Pakistan | USD 27 mn | 8.0% | USD 49 mn | 6.2% |
| 7 | Germany | USD 24 mn | 7.0% | USD 43 mn | 6.2% |
| 8 | United Arab Emirates | USD 20 mn | 6.0% | USD 37 mn | 6.1% |
| 9 | United Kingdom | USD 14 mn | 4.0% | USD 26 mn | 6.8% |
| 10 | Malaysia | USD 10 mn | 3.0% | USD 19 mn | 6.7% |
| 11 | Indonesia | USD 10.0 mn | 2.9% | USD 21 mn | 7.6% |
| 12 | Kuwait | USD 6.6 mn | 1.9% | USD 12 mn | 6.5% |
| 13 | Qatar | USD 4.9 mn | 1.4% | USD 9.1 mn | 6.5% |
| 14 | Jordan | USD 3.9 mn | 1.2% | USD 7.3 mn | 6.4% |
| 15 | Iran | USD 3.3 mn | 1.0% | USD 6.2 mn | 6.4% |
| 16 | Morocco | USD 2.9 mn | 0.9% | USD 5.4 mn | 6.4% |
| 17 | Algeria | USD 2.6 mn | 0.8% | USD 4.8 mn | 6.4% |
| 18 | France | USD 2.3 mn | 0.7% | USD 4.4 mn | 6.5% |
| 19 | Netherlands | USD 2.1 mn | 0.6% | USD 4.0 mn | 6.5% |
| 20 | Canada | USD 2.0 mn | 0.6% | USD 3.7 mn | 6.5% |
| 21 | Australia | USD 1.8 mn | 0.5% | USD 3.4 mn | 6.5% |
| 22 | Singapore | USD 1.7 mn | 0.5% | USD 3.2 mn | 6.5% |
| 23 | Bahrain | USD 1.6 mn | 0.5% | USD 3.1 mn | 6.5% |
| 24 | Oman | USD 1.5 mn | 0.5% | USD 2.9 mn | 6.5% |
| 25 | Lebanon | USD 1.5 mn | 0.4% | USD 2.8 mn | 6.5% |
| Rest of world | USD 19 mn | 5.6% | USD 35 mn | 6.2% |
Source: Compare Market Research analysis.
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Competitive landscape
Group 1: Global leaders
- NOW Foods
- Swanson Health Products
- Nature's Way
- Amazing Herbs
- Piping Rock
Group 2: Regional and specialist players
- Hemani
- Kevala
- Dabur
- Viva Naturals
- Edens Garden
Group 3: Emerging and niche players
- Mountain Rose Herbs
- Heritage Store
- Barakah Black Seed
Research methodology
Every figure on this page comes from the research framework that we apply to all of the markets we cover. The 2025 base for the black cumin seed oil market is built from the volume sold and the price that buyers pay, and is cross-checked against the size of the wider industry the market belongs to. Where a market can be sized in more than one way, the routes are compared before a figure is set.
The forecast runs year by year from the 2025 base to 2036. Growth in each year reflects demand from the industries that buy the product, adoption of new technology, pricing, regulation and replacement cycles. Volume and price are modelled together, so revenue in each year equals volume multiplied by average price. The 2026 to 2036 compound annual growth rate of 6.3% is calculated from the resulting values.
The market is divided by grade, by application, by extraction, by form, by nature. The 25 largest countries are ranked by revenue earned from sales to buyers in each country, not by where the product is made. Segment values and country values add up to the market total in every year, and every report is checked for consistency before it is published.
Companies are placed in three groups: global leaders, regional and specialist players, and emerging and niche players. The groups describe how companies compete in the market. They are not a ranking and they are not market shares.
Our analysts also carry out primary research. Customized reports add interviews with key opinion leaders, such as senior executives, technical specialists and buyers, to test the assumptions behind the numbers for the question being asked.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the black cumin seed oil market?
The global black cumin seed oil market is estimated at USD 320 mn in 2025 and USD 339 mn in 2026.
How fast will the black cumin seed oil market grow?
It is forecast to reach USD 625 mn by 2036, a compound annual growth rate of 6.3% from 2026, an increase of USD 286 mn.
Which country is the largest market for black cumin seed oil?
United States is the largest market by revenue at USD 47 mn in 2026, 14.0% of the global total. The three largest countries together hold 35.0%.
Which country is growing fastest?
Among the ten largest markets, India is growing fastest at 7.2% a year from 2026 to 2036.
Which black cumin seed oil segment is largest?
In the by grade split, Cold-pressed virgin is the largest segment with 56.0% of 2026 revenue.
Who are the leading black cumin seed oil companies?
Global leaders include NOW Foods, Swanson Health Products, Nature's Way, Amazing Herbs.
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