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Sesame oil market

Sesame oil market: discover new statistics powered by an Ai-driven market intelligence tool. Info include exports, imports, market prices, companies, trade, production, market size, and consumption. Here is a split by region, including Africa, China, the U.S., Russia, the U.K., EU, the Middle East, and Latin America. Market dynamics and outlook to 2030 are also provided in the reports.

Sesame Oil - World's Largest Markets

Rating	Country
1	China
2	Myanmar
3	Japan
4	India
5	South Korea

In value terms, China, Myanmar and Japan appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of market value in 2020, together accounting for 47% of the global market. These countries were followed by India, South Korea, Mexico, Uganda, Nigeria, Turkey, Tanzania, South Sudan, Iran and Saudi Arabia, which together accounted for a further 27%.

Mexico recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to market size, in terms of the main consuming countries over the period under review, while sesame oil market for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sesame Oil Prices

Lowest Prices - FOB - Top Exporters

COUNTRY	2018	2019	2020	CAGR, 2018-2020
COUNTRY	USD per ton			CAGR, 2018-2020
Bangladesh	1663	2039	1860	5.8%
India	2407	3158	3217	15.6%
Malaysia	2873	2788	3399	8.8%
Vietnam	2726	3130	3434	12.2%
United States	3623	3584	3612	-0.2%
China	3823	4010	4010	2.4%
Mexico	3760	4153	4367	7.8%
Taiwan (Chinese)	4291	4244	4979	7.7%
Singapore	4692	5223	5276	6.0%
Netherlands	5100	5009	5499	3.8%
Germany	6707	6761	5888	-6.3%
Japan	6211	6440	7214	7.8%
Average	3899	4320	4664	9.4%

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Japan ($7,214 per ton), while Bangladesh ($1,860 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2018 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Highest Prices - CIF - Top Importers

COUNTRY	2018	2019	2020	CAGR, 2018-2020
COUNTRY	USD per ton			CAGR, 2018-2020
Canada	4756	5372	5582	8.3%
Australia	5337	5403	5386	0.5%
United States	4940	5190	5206	2.7%
Netherlands	4828	4956	4896	0.7%
United Kingdom	4055	4555	4895	9.9%
France	4966	4740	4686	-2.9%
Germany	4115	4694	4557	5.2%
Hong Kong SAR	3604	3574	3822	3.0%
Japan	2896	2783	3749	13.8%
Singapore	3185	3630	3506	4.9%
Taiwan (Chinese)	2370	2864	2623	5.2%
Mexico	2117	2528	2504	8.8%
Philippines	1747	1747	2162	11.2%
Average	4135	4448	4525	4.6%

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Canada ($5,582 per ton), while the Philippines ($2,162 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2018 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Japan, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sesame Oil - Top Importers

COUNTRY	2018	2019	2020	CAGR, 2018-2020
COUNTRY	million USD			CAGR, 2018-2020
United States	96	99	115	9.2%
United Kingdom	14	19	24	30.8%
Canada	14	14	15	3.4%
France	10	11	14	19.3%
Australia	11	12	14	11.5%

In value terms, the United States ($115M) constitutes the largest market for imported sesame oil worldwide, comprising 34% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the UK ($25M), with a 7.3% share of global imports. It was followed by Canada, with a 4.5% share.

From 2018 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of value in the United States stood at +9.2%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the UK (+30.8% per year) and Canada (+3.4% per year).

Sesame Oil - Top Exporters

COUNTRY	2018	2019	2020	CAGR, 2018-2020
COUNTRY	million USD			CAGR, 2018-2020
Japan	56	60	62	5.1%
India	28	27	35	12.2%
Mexico	30	25	26	-6.0%
China	22	23	23	1.8%
Taiwan (Chinese)	23	26	21	-3.9%

In value terms, Japan ($62M), India ($35M) and Mexico ($26M) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2020, together comprising 42% of global exports. These countries were followed by China, Taiwan (Chinese), Singapore, the Netherlands, Germany, the United States, Malaysia, Vietnam and Bangladesh, which together accounted for a further 40%.

Germany saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sesame Oil - Market Forecast

Driven by increasing demand for sesame oil worldwide, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next decade. Market performance is forecast to retain its current trend pattern, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of for the period from 2020 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to by the end of 2030.

Sesame Oil - Top Companies

UNI-PRESIDENT ENTERPRISES CORP., Cargill Agrícola S/A, ADM do Brasil Ltda, Louis Dreyfus Company Brasil S/A., VICENTIN S.A.I.C., Tibet Linzhi Medog County Baimagang Grain & Oil Processing Sales Co., Ltd., Cocamar - Cooperativa Agroindustrial, Bianchini S/A. Indústria, Comércio e Agricultura, Dongguan Fuzhiyuan Feedstuff Protein Development Co., Ltd., Jiu San Group Tianjin Soya Science And Technology Co., Ltd., THAI VEGETABLE OIL PUBLIC COMPANY LIMITED, Syngenta Seeds, LLC, Solae, LLC, TTET UNION CORPORATION, Bunge Sanwei Grease Co., Ltd., ABC Indústria e Comércio S/A - ABC Inco, GUJARAT AMBUJA EXPORTS LIMITED, Zhongfang Foodgrain & Cooking Oil (Dongguan) Co., Ltd., COOPERATIVA COLONIAS UNIDAS AGROPECUARIA INDUSTRIAL LIMITADA, Gushen Biological Technology Group Co., Ltd.

Sesame Oil - Product Coverage

HS 151550 - Vegetable oils; sesame oil and its fractions, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global sesame oil market. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

FCL 290 - Oil of Sesame Seed

Country coverage:

Worldwide - the report contains statistical data for 200 countries and includes detailed profiles of the 50 largest consuming countries:

+ the largest producing countries

Data coverage:

Global market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Global production, split by region and country
Global trade (exports and imports)
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
3. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. GLOBAL PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY
8. GLOBAL IMPORTS
The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. GLOBAL EXPORTS
The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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11. COUNTRY PROFILES

The Largest Markets And Their Profiles
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- United States
- China
- Japan
- Germany
- United Kingdom
- France
- Brazil
- Italy
- Russian Federation
- India
- Canada
- Australia
- Republic of Korea
- Spain
- Mexico
- Indonesia
- Netherlands
- Turkey
- Saudi Arabia
- Switzerland
- Sweden
- Nigeria
- Poland
- Belgium
- Argentina
- Norway
- Austria
- Thailand
- United Arab Emirates
- Colombia
- Denmark
- South Africa
- Malaysia
- Israel
- Singapore
- Egypt
- Philippines
- Finland
- Chile
- Ireland
- Pakistan
- Greece
- Portugal
- Kazakhstan
- Algeria
- Czech Republic
- Qatar
- Peru
- Romania
- Vietnam
LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2024
5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
8. Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
11. Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Consumption, By Country, 2024
4. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
5. Market Value Forecast to 2030
6. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
7. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
8. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
9. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
10. Production Volume And Growth
11. Exports And Growth
12. Export Prices And Growth
13. Market Size And Growth
14. Per Capita Consumption
15. Imports And Growth
16. Import Prices
17. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
18. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
19. Production, By Country, 2024
20. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
21. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
22. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
24. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
25. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
26. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
27. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
28. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
30. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
31. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
32. Export Prices, 2012–2024