Argentina: Sesame Seed Market 2025

Sesame Seed Market Size in Argentina

The Argentinian sesame seed market declined slightly to $X in 2022, almost unchanged from the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a pronounced contraction. Sesame seed consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Sesame Seed Production in Argentina

In value terms, sesame seed production shrank modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a slight reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 12%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of sesame seed in Argentina amounted to less than X kg per ha in 2022, remaining stable against 2021 figures. In general, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the sesame seed harvested area in Argentina totaled less than X ha, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year's figure. In general, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern.

Sesame Seed Exports

Exports from Argentina

In 2022, approx. X tons of sesame seed were exported from Argentina; therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Overall, exports, however, saw a pronounced increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 79%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sesame seed exports reached $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed a modest increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 81%. The exports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Mexico (X tons) was the main destination for sesame seed exports from Argentina, with a 63% share of total exports. Moreover, sesame seed exports to Mexico exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United States (X tons), fourfold. Italy (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Mexico amounted to +23.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (-12.5% per year) and Italy (+44.6% per year).

In value terms, Mexico ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for sesame seed exports from Argentina, comprising 61% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with an 18% share of total exports. It was followed by Italy, with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Mexico totaled +19.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (-10.3% per year) and Italy (+43.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average sesame seed export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 9.6% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a perceptible decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average export price increased by 13%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were the United States ($X per ton) and Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain ($X per ton) and Mexico ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Brazil (+72.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Sesame Seed Imports

Imports into Argentina

In 2022, overseas purchases of sesame seed increased by 12% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 31% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, sesame seed imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +86.6% against 2016 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Paraguay (X tons) constituted the largest sesame seed supplier to Argentina, accounting for a 61% share of total imports. Moreover, sesame seed imports from Paraguay exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, India (X tons), threefold. Guatemala (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 9.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Paraguay stood at +6.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (-1.4% per year) and Guatemala (+17.3% per year).

In value terms, Paraguay ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sesame seed to Argentina, comprising 57% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by India ($X), with a 21% share of total imports. It was followed by Guatemala, with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Paraguay stood at +9.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (+1.3% per year) and Guatemala (+32.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average sesame seed import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, sesame seed import price increased by +9.3% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 23% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Guatemala ($X per ton), while the price for Paraguay ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Guatemala (+13.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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