Kenya: Sesame Seed Market 2024

Sesame Seed Market Size in Kenya

The Kenyan sesame seed market reduced to $X in 2022, which is down by -4.8% against the previous year. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a pronounced contraction. Sesame seed consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Sesame Seed Production in Kenya

In value terms, sesame seed production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 48%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of sesame seed in Kenya reduced modestly to X kg per ha in 2022, approximately equating the previous year's figure. In general, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the yield increased by 0.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average sesame seed yield attained the maximum level 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 in Kenya; approximately equating the previous year's figure. In general, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the harvested area increased by 7.9% against the previous year. The sesame seed harvested area peaked at X ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Sesame Seed Exports

Exports from Kenya

In 2022, exports of sesame seed from Kenya skyrocketed to X tons, growing by 64% compared with the previous year. Overall, exports posted buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 827% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sesame seed exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 1,247% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

China (X tons), Japan (X tons) and Turkey (X tons) were the main destinations of sesame seed exports from Kenya, with a combined 70% share of total exports. Uganda, Yemen, India and Saudi Arabia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 24%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Uganda (with a CAGR of +60.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X) remains the key foreign market for sesame seed exports from Kenya, comprising 38% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Japan ($X), with a 19% share of total exports. It was followed by Turkey, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to China amounted to +8.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Japan (+30.0% per year) and Turkey (+23.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sesame seed export price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -3.5% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 45%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Yemen ($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 Saudi Arabia (+6.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sesame Seed Imports

Imports into Kenya

In 2022, imports of sesame seed into Kenya surged to X tons, growing by 57% on 2021. Overall, imports, however, showed a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 242%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sesame seed imports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a deep reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 307% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Uganda amounted to -16.0%.

In value terms, Uganda ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sesame seed to Kenya, comprising 70% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by India ($X), with a 28% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Uganda stood at -12.9%.

Import Prices by Country

The average sesame seed import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 5.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a tangible increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the average import price increased by 61% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uganda (+3.7%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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