Global Sesame Seed Market 2025

Sesame Seed Market Size

In 2022, the global sesame seed market was finally on the rise to reach $X after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the global market hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Sesame Seed Production

In value terms, sesame seed production declined modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -3.6% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by 53%. Global production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Sudan (X tons), India (X tons) and Tanzania (X tons), with a combined 39% share of global production.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of production, amongst the key producing countries, was attained by Sudan (with a CAGR of +21.6%), while production for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

The global average sesame seed yield was estimated at X kg per ha in 2022, surging by 2% on the previous year's figure. In general, the yield, however, saw a mild descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 5.1%. The global yield peaked at X kg per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. X ha of sesame seed were harvested worldwide; picking up by 5.8% on the previous year. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the harvested area increased by 18%. The global harvested area peaked at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Sesame Seed Exports

Exports

In 2022, overseas shipments of sesame seed decreased by -5.5% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after four years of growth. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 23%. The global exports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sesame seed exports fell to $X in 2022. In general, total exports indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports decreased by -8.6% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 52% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the global exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The biggest shipments were from Sudan (X tons), Nigeria (X tons), India (X tons) and Ethiopia (X tons), together amounting to 54% of total export. Tanzania (X tons) held the next position in the ranking, followed by Myanmar (X tons) and Pakistan (X tons). All these countries together held approx. 15% share of total exports. Chad (X tons), Mali (X tons), Mozambique (X tons), Burkina Faso (X tons), China (X tons) and Brazil (X tons) held a little share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Brazil (with a CAGR of +84.0%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest sesame seed supplying countries worldwide were Sudan ($X), India ($X) and Nigeria ($X), together comprising 42% of global exports. Ethiopia, Myanmar, Tanzania, Pakistan, Chad, China, Mozambique, Mali, Burkina Faso and Brazil lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 40%.

Brazil, with a CAGR of +80.0%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sesame seed export price amounted to $X per ton, approximately mirroring the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average export price increased by 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while Burkina Faso ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mozambique (+6.5%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sesame Seed Imports

Imports

In 2022, supplies from abroad of sesame seed decreased by -6.5% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after four years of growth. Over the period under review, total imports indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by -9.9% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 18%. Global imports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sesame seed imports rose remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 34% against the previous year. Over the period under review, global imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

China represented the largest importing country with an import of around X tons, which reached 47% of total imports. Turkey (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with an 8% share, followed by Japan (7.9%). South Korea (X tons), Vietnam (X tons), Saudi Arabia (X tons), Israel (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons), Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons) and the United States (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

China was also the fastest-growing in terms of the sesame seed imports, with a CAGR of +10.5% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, the United Arab Emirates (+5.0%), Turkey (+4.5%), Saudi Arabia (+1.6%), South Korea (+1.4%), Japan (+1.2%) and Taiwan (Chinese) (+1.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. Israel and the United States experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Vietnam (-2.4%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of China (+20 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the global imports from 2012-2022, the share of Vietnam (-2.9 p.p.) and Japan (-3.1 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported sesame seed worldwide, comprising 43% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Turkey ($X), with a 7.8% share of global imports. It was followed by Japan, with a 7.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in China totaled +12.1%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Turkey (+6.2% per year) and Japan (+1.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average sesame seed import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 13% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.3%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average import price increased by 25%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum 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 destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while Vietnam ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Israel (+4.3%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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