Pakistan: Sesame Seed Market 2025

Sesame Seed Market Size in Pakistan

In 2022, the Pakistani sesame seed market decreased by -12.9% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after seven years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption, however, posted a buoyant expansion. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Sesame Seed Production in Pakistan

In value terms, sesame seed production rose sharply to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the production volume increased by 81%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average sesame seed yield in Pakistan reduced sharply to X kg per ha, which is down by -33.7% against the previous year's figure. Overall, the yield, however, recorded a measured increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 56% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X kg per ha, and then fell notably in the following year. 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 Pakistan; waning by -7.4% on the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, showed a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 67%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to sesame seed production reached the maximum at X ha in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Sesame Seed Exports

Exports from Pakistan

After two years of growth, shipments abroad of sesame seed decreased by -39.9% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 388% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, and then shrank notably in the following year.

In value terms, sesame seed exports reduced notably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 440% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then reduced rapidly in the following year.

Exports by Country

China (X tons) was the main destination for sesame seed exports from Pakistan, accounting for a 72% share of total exports. Moreover, sesame seed exports to China exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons), more than tenfold. Vietnam (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 4.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to China amounted to +61.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Taiwan (Chinese) (+20.4% per year) and Vietnam (+30.9% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) remains the key foreign market for sesame seed exports from Pakistan, comprising 72% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Taiwan (Chinese) ($X), with a 3.4% share of total exports. It was followed by Vietnam, with a 3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to China amounted to +64.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Taiwan (Chinese) (+19.8% per year) and Vietnam (+24.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average sesame seed export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 8.7% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 34% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Greece ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Malaysia ($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 Greece (+4.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sesame Seed Imports

Imports into Pakistan

Sesame seed imports into Pakistan surged to X tons in 2022, growing by 78% on the previous year's figure. Overall, imports enjoyed a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 544%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sesame seed imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 536%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Ethiopia (X tons) constituted the largest sesame seed supplier to Pakistan, accounting for a 59% share of total imports. Moreover, sesame seed imports from Ethiopia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Nigeria (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Sudan (X tons), with a 9.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Ethiopia amounted to +55.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Nigeria (+23.7% per year) and Sudan (+45.4% per year).

In value terms, Ethiopia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sesame seed to Pakistan, comprising 57% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Nigeria ($X), with a 22% share of total imports. It was followed by the United States, with a 6.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Ethiopia stood at +64.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Nigeria (+24.2% per year) and the United States (+90.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average sesame seed import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 17% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 76%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Bosnia and Herzegovina ($X per ton), while the price for Sudan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sudan (+6.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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