Jordan: Sesame Seed Market 2025

Sesame Seed Market Size in Jordan

In 2022, the Jordanian sesame seed market decreased by -19% to $X, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, the total consumption indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -27.2% against 2019 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Sesame Seed Production in Jordan

In value terms, sesame seed production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a precipitous decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 72% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of sesame seed in Jordan dropped modestly to X kg per ha in 2022, declining by -3.2% against the year before. In general, the yield faced a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the yield increased by 238% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the average sesame seed yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The sesame seed harvested area in Jordan totaled X ha in 2022, stabilizing at 2021. Over the period under review, the harvested area faced a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with a decrease of -4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to sesame seed production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Sesame Seed Exports

Exports from Jordan

Sesame seed exports from Jordan rose notably to X tons in 2022, with an increase of 9.2% against the previous year's figure. In general, exports, however, showed a abrupt slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 252%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sesame seed exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a deep slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 266%. The exports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Free Zones (X tons), Syrian Arab Republic (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main destinations of sesame seed exports from Jordan, together accounting for 95% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Syrian Arab Republic (with a CAGR of 0.0%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest markets for sesame seed exported from Jordan were Free Zones ($X), Syrian Arab Republic ($X) and Italy ($X), with a combined 95% share of total exports. Lebanon lagged somewhat behind, accounting for a further 4.6%.

Lebanon, with a CAGR of +1.3%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average sesame seed export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 23% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, sesame seed export price increased by +82.4% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by 40%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Lebanon ($X per ton) and Syrian Arab Republic ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Free Zones ($X per ton) and Italy ($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 Palestine (+3.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sesame Seed Imports

Imports into Jordan

In 2022, overseas purchases of sesame seed decreased by -29.6% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 18% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sesame seed imports dropped to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% 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 -21.7% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 52% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Sudan (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of sesame seed to Jordan, accounting for a 75% share of total imports. Moreover, sesame seed imports from Sudan exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Ethiopia (X tons), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by India (X tons), with a 4.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Sudan stood at +10.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Ethiopia (-15.1% per year) and India (-7.8% per year).

In value terms, Sudan ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sesame seed to Jordan, comprising 75% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Ethiopia ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by India, with a 4.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Sudan stood at +14.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Ethiopia (-11.4% per year) and India (-3.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sesame seed import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 21% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a pronounced expansion 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. Based on 2022 figures, sesame seed import price increased by +88.0% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 31% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil (+16.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform