Afghanistan: Sesame Oil Market 2020

Sesame Oil Market Size in Afghanistan

The revenue of the sesame oil market in Afghanistan amounted to $X in 2018, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, sesame oil consumption continues to indicate a perceptible decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the sesame oil market reached its maximum level at $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2018, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Sesame Oil Production in Afghanistan

In value terms, sesame oil production stood at $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. Overall, sesame oil production continues to indicate a pronounced contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011 when production volume increased by X% y-o-y. In that year, sesame oil production attained its peak level of $X. From 2012 to 2018, sesame oil production growth remained at a lower figure.

Sesame Oil Exports

Exports from Afghanistan

Sesame oil exports from Afghanistan totaled X kg in 2018, falling by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, sesame oil exports continue to indicate a precipitous shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Afghanistan exports peaked at X tons in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, exports failed to regain their momentum.

In value terms, sesame oil exports totaled $X in 2018. Overall, sesame oil exports continue to indicate a precipitous decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. In that year, sesame oil exports attained their peak of $X. From 2012 to 2018, the growth of sesame oil exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The exports of the three major exporters of sesame oil, namely India, Mexico and Japan, represented more than third of total export. Taiwan, Chinese (X tons) occupied the next position in the ranking, followed by China (X tons) and Singapore (X tons). All these countries together took near X% share of total exports. Bangladesh (X tons), Vietnam (X tons), Germany (X tons), the U.S. (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Tanzania (X tons) occupied a minor share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by India, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest sesame oil markets from Afghanistan were Japan ($X), Mexico ($X) and India ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.

India recorded the highest growth rate of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the last eleven years, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The sesame oil export price in Afghanistan stood at $X per ton in 2018, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price indicated moderate growth from 2007 to 2018: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices for sesame oil attained their peak figure at $X per ton in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2018, export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per ton), while Bangladesh ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sesame Oil Imports

Imports into Afghanistan

In 2018, the imports of sesame oil into Afghanistan stood at X tons, going up by X% against the previous year. Overall, sesame oil imports continue to indicate resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, sesame oil imports reached their peak figure in 2018 and are expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, sesame oil imports amounted to $X in 2018. Over the period under review, sesame oil imports continue to indicate a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 with an increase of X% y-o-y. In that year, sesame oil imports reached their peak of $X. From 2013 to 2018, the growth of sesame oil imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The U.S. represented the major importer of sesame oil in the world, with the volume of imports reaching X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2018. It was distantly followed by Taiwan, Chinese (X tons), the UK (X tons) and Japan (X tons), together comprising a X% share of total imports. Canada (X tons), Mexico (X tons), Singapore (X tons), China, Hong Kong SAR (X tons), Germany (X tons), Australia (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and France (X tons) held a relatively small share of total imports.

Imports into the U.S. increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2018. At the same time, Taiwan, Chinese (+X%), Mexico (+X%), Singapore (+X%), Australia (+X%), France (+X%), Canada (+X%), Germany (+X%), the Netherlands (+X%), Japan (+X%) and the UK (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Taiwan, Chinese emerged as the fastest-growing importer in the world, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2018. By contrast, China, Hong Kong SAR (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2007 to 2018, the share of the U.S., Taiwan, Chinese, Mexico, Singapore, Canada and Australia increased by +X%, +X%, +X%, +X%, +X% and +X% percentage points, while China, Hong Kong SAR (-X p.p.) saw their share reduced. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the U.S. ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported sesame oil into Afghanistan, comprising X% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Canada ($X), with a X% share of global imports. It was followed by the UK, with a X% share.

In the U.S., sesame oil imports increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2018. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Canada (+X% per year) and the UK (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the sesame oil import price in Afghanistan amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the sesame oil import price, however, continues to indicate an abrupt curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010 an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, the import prices for sesame oil attained their peak level of $X per ton. From 2011 to 2018, the growth in terms of the import prices for sesame oil failed to regain its momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per ton), while Taiwan, Chinese ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China, Hong Kong SAR, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform