Israel: Sesame Seed Market 2025

Sesame Seed Market Size in Israel

The Israeli sesame seed market stood at $X in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Sesame Seed Production in Israel

In value terms, sesame seed production fell slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a moderate expansion 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 increased by +4.8% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the production volume increased by 69% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of sesame seed in Israel shrank modestly to X tons per ha in 2022, approximately reflecting the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the yield increased by 3.8% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2019 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 Israel stood at X ha, remaining stable against the previous year's figure. In general, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the harvested area increased by 14%. The sesame seed harvested area peaked at X ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Sesame Seed Exports

Exports from Israel

In 2022, shipments abroad of sesame seed increased by 61% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, faced a deep downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 169%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sesame seed exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded a abrupt decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 309%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Australia (X tons) was the main destination for sesame seed exports from Israel, with a 89% share of total exports. Moreover, sesame seed exports to Australia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United States (X tons), ninefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Australia amounted to +3.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (+14.2% per year) and Thailand (0.0% per year).

In value terms, Australia ($X) remains the key foreign market for sesame seed exports from Israel, comprising 89% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with a 9.4% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Australia totaled +7.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (+18.8% per year) and Thailand (0.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average sesame seed export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 21% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the average export price increased by 71%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Thailand ($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 Turkey (+7.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sesame Seed Imports

Imports into Israel

Sesame seed imports into Israel contracted to X tons in 2022, waning by -9.7% against 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sesame seed imports reached $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% 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 -8.7% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 57%. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Ethiopia (X tons) constituted the largest sesame seed supplier to Israel, accounting for a 67% share of total imports. Moreover, sesame seed imports from Ethiopia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, India (X tons), fourfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Ethiopia was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (+4.3% per year) and Nigeria (+8.9% per year).

In value terms, Ethiopia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sesame seed to Israel, comprising 67% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by India ($X), with a 17% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Ethiopia stood at +5.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (+6.7% per year) and Nigeria (+15.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average sesame seed import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 19% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 38% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Nigeria (+5.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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