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Argentina: Sesame Oil Market 2025

Sesame Oil Market Size in Argentina

In 2021, the Argentinian sesame oil market increased by 29% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Overall, consumption posted a temperate increase. Sesame oil consumption peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Sesame Oil Exports

Exports from Argentina

In 2021, shipments abroad of sesame oil increased by 2,425% to X kg, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a sharp slump. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sesame oil exports shrank markedly to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, recorded a abrupt setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 20,050%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Brazil (X kg) was the main destination for sesame oil exports from Argentina, accounting for a 95% share of total exports. Moreover, sesame oil exports to Brazil exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Chile (X kg), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Brazil stood at -23.9%.

In value terms, Chile ($X) remains the key foreign market for sesame oil exports from Argentina, comprising 93% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Brazil ($X), with a 6.5% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Chile amounted to +52.3%.

Export Prices by Country

The average sesame oil export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, shrinking by -96.6% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, posted a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average export price increased by 1,197% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2020, and then declined rapidly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Chile ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Brazil totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Chile (+71.7%).

Sesame Oil Imports

Imports into Argentina

In 2021, supplies from abroad of sesame oil increased by 24% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a pronounced expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by 82% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sesame oil imports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, imports continue to indicate a temperate increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 67% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of sesame oil to Argentina, with a 37% share of total imports. Moreover, sesame oil imports from Taiwan (Chinese) exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Brazil (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Japan (X tons), with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Taiwan (Chinese) totaled +13.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Brazil (+11.5% per year) and Japan (+3.0% per year).

In value terms, the largest sesame oil suppliers to Argentina were Brazil ($X), Japan ($X) and Taiwan (Chinese) ($X), together accounting for 61% of total imports. The UK, Lebanon, France and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 29%.

France, with a CAGR of +66.2%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average sesame oil import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 6.2% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average import price increased by 46%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Brazil ($X per ton), while the price for Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Taiwan (Chinese) (+7.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for sesame oil in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of sesame oil consumption in 2021 were China, Myanmar and India, together comprising 49% of global consumption. Japan, Turkey, Tanzania, Uganda, Nigeria, South Sudan, Saudi Arabia, Mexico, South Korea and Iran lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 30%.

What are the largest producers of sesame oil in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of sesame oil production in 2021 were China, Myanmar and India, with a combined 51% share of global production. These countries were followed by Japan, Nigeria, Turkey, Tanzania, Uganda, Mexico, South Sudan, Saudi Arabia, South Korea and Sudan, which together accounted for a further 32%.

What are the leading suppliers of sesame oil to Argentina?

In value terms, Brazil constituted the largest supplier of sesame oil to Argentina, comprising 39% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Lebanon, with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by the UK, with a 12% share.

What are the leading importers of sesame oil from Argentina?

In value terms, Chile remains the key foreign market for sesame oil exports from Argentina, comprising 93% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Brazil $164), with a 6.5% share of total exports.

What is the average export price for sesame oil in Argentina?

In 2021, the average sesame oil export price amounted to $14,682 per ton, waning by -49.1% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for sesame oil in Argentina?

The average sesame oil import price stood at $4,874 per ton in 2021, dropping by -12.1% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the sesame oil market in Argentina. 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

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Argentina

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Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Argentina
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

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A Quick Overview of Market Performance
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Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
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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
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7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
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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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 In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024