Iran: Sesame Seed Market 2025

Sesame Seed Market Size in Iran

The Iranian sesame seed market skyrocketed to $X in 2022, with an increase of 56% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a abrupt slump. Sesame seed consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Sesame Seed Production in Iran

In value terms, sesame seed production rose remarkably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 48%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of sesame seed in Iran amounted to X kg per ha in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year's figure. In general, the yield continues to indicate a slight downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 22%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X kg per ha. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the average sesame seed yield remained 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, the total area harvested in terms of sesame seed production in Iran totaled X ha, almost unchanged from the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the harvested area showed a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 5%. The sesame seed harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Sesame Seed Exports

Exports from Iran

In 2022, approx. X tons of sesame seed were exported from Iran; which is down by -21% against the previous year's figure. Overall, exports recorded a sharp reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 76% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sesame seed exports contracted rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a significant curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 70%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Turkey (X tons), Azerbaijan (X tons) and Romania (X tons) were the main destinations of sesame seed exports from Iran, with a combined 97% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Romania (with a CAGR of 0.0%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Azerbaijan ($X), Romania ($X) and Turkey ($X) constituted the largest markets for sesame seed exported from Iran worldwide, together comprising 93% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Romania, with a CAGR of 0.0%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

The average sesame seed export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by 20% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Romania ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Azerbaijan (+17.1%).

Sesame Seed Imports

Imports into Iran

In 2022, imports of sesame seed into Iran skyrocketed to X tons, with an increase of 236% against the year before. Over the period under review, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sesame seed imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Imports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, India (X tons) was the main supplier of sesame seed to Iran, accounting for a 94% share of total imports. It was followed by Turkey (X tons), with a 3.1% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from India amounted to +20.8%.

In value terms, India ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sesame seed to Iran, comprising 95% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Turkey ($X), with a 2.3% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from India stood at +19.9%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sesame seed import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 2.3% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 35% 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.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (-0.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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