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Chile: Sesame Seed Market 2025

Sesame Seed Market Size in Chile

The Chilean sesame seed market dropped dramatically to $X in 2022, waning by -46.7% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, consumption, however, enjoyed a prominent increase. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then fell rapidly in the following year.

Sesame Seed Exports

Exports from Chile

In 2022, overseas shipments of sesame seed were finally on the rise to reach X kg for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a significant decrease. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X kg in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sesame seed exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed a precipitous slump. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X kg) was the main destination for sesame seed exports from Chile, accounting for a 83% share of total exports. Moreover, sesame seed exports to the Netherlands exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Canada (X kg), more than tenfold.

From 2019 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the Netherlands stood at -26.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Canada (0.0% per year) and Estonia (-85.2% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for sesame seed exports from Chile, comprising 83% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Canada ($X), with a 3% share of total exports.

From 2019 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the Netherlands totaled -24.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Canada (0.0% per year) and Estonia (-94.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sesame seed export price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -66.4% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a sharp descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 207% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Estonia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2019 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Netherlands (+3.0%).

Sesame Seed Imports

Imports into Chile

In 2022, approx. X tons of sesame seed were imported into Chile; waning by -52.4% on the previous year. In general, imports, however, recorded a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 103%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then contracted remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, sesame seed imports contracted significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, saw a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 85%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then reduced sharply in the following year.

Imports by Country

India (X tons), Mexico (X tons) and Argentina (X tons) were the main suppliers of sesame seed imports to Chile, with a combined 75% share of total imports. Paraguay, Venezuela, Guatemala, China, Bolivia and the United States lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 24%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Paraguay (with a CAGR of +314.4%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest sesame seed suppliers to Chile were India ($X), Mexico ($X) and Paraguay ($X), with a combined 73% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Paraguay, with a CAGR of +243.2%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average sesame seed import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 23% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 26%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Argentina ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+6.9%), 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 seed in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of sesame seed consumption in 2021 were China, Sudan and Myanmar, together comprising 46% of global consumption.

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

The countries with the highest volumes of sesame seed production in 2021 were Sudan, Myanmar and Tanzania, with a combined 41% share of global production.

What are the leading suppliers of sesame seed to Chile?

In value terms, India constituted the largest supplier of sesame seed to Chile, comprising 54% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Mexico, with a 10% share of total imports. It was followed by Venezuela, with an 8.7% share.

What are the leading importers of sesame seed from Chile?

It was followed by Israel, with a 10% share.

What is the average export price for sesame seed in Chile?

The average sesame seed export price stood at $3,029 per ton in 2021, waning by -3.5% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for sesame seed in Chile?

In 2021, the average sesame seed import price amounted to $2,259 per ton, almost unchanged from the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the sesame seed market in Chile. 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 289 - Sesame seed

Country coverage:

Chile

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Chile
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. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. 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. COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
4. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
5. 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. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION, HARVESTED AREA AND YIELD
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. Yield And Growth
16. Exports And Growth
17. Export Prices And Growth
18. Market Size And Growth
19. Per Capita Consumption
20. Imports And Growth
21. Import Prices
22. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
23. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
24. Area Harvested, 2012–2024
25. Yield, 2012–2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
28. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
29. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
30. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
31. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
34. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
35. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
36. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
37. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024