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Philippines: Sesame Seed Market 2025

Sesame Seed Market Size in the Philippines

For the ninth consecutive year, the Philippine sesame seed market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 53% to $X in 2022. Overall, consumption showed buoyant growth. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Sesame Seed Exports

Exports from the Philippines

After two years of growth, overseas shipments of sesame seed decreased by -49.5% to X tons in 2015. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 299% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, and then shrank sharply in the following year.

In value terms, sesame seed exports rose rapidly to $X in 2015. Overall, exports, however, saw significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 300%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2015 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Sweden (X tons) was the main destination for sesame seed exports from the Philippines, accounting for a 87% share of total exports. Moreover, sesame seed exports to Sweden exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Vietnam (X tons), eightfold.

From 2013 to 2015, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Sweden totaled -55.9%.

In value terms, Sweden ($X) remains the key foreign market for sesame seed exports from the Philippines, comprising 81% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Vietnam ($X), with a 14% share of total exports.

From 2013 to 2015, the average annual growth rate of value to Sweden stood at -13.2%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2015, the average sesame seed export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 110% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded significant growth. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In 2015, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Vietnam ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Sweden totaled $X per ton.

From 2013 to 2015, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Vietnam (+175.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sesame Seed Imports

Imports into the Philippines

Sesame seed imports into the Philippines surged to X tons in 2022, jumping by 32% on 2021. In general, imports continue to indicate buoyant growth. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, sesame seed imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports enjoyed a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 59% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, India (X tons) constituted the largest sesame seed supplier to the Philippines, with a 89% share of total imports. Moreover, sesame seed imports from India exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Mexico (X tons), ninefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from India totaled +5.1%.

In value terms, India ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sesame seed to the Philippines, comprising 89% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Mexico ($X), with a 9.8% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from India stood at +19.0%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sesame seed import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 19% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 34% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

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 Mexico stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mexico (+14.4%).

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for sesame seed in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of sesame seed consumption in 2021 were China, Sudan and Myanmar, together comprising 46% of global consumption.

What are the largest producers of sesame seed in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of sesame seed production in 2021 were Sudan, Myanmar and Tanzania, together accounting for 41% of global production.

What are the leading suppliers of sesame seed to the Philippines?

In value terms, India constituted the largest supplier of sesame seed to the Philippines, comprising 83% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Mexico, with a 14% share of total imports.

What are the leading importers of sesame seed from the Philippines?

In value terms, the Netherlands emerged as the key foreign market for sesame seed exports from the Philippines, comprising 94% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Chile $242), with a 4.1% share of total exports.

What is the average export price for sesame seed in the Philippines?

In 2021, the average sesame seed export price amounted to $3,108 per ton, rising by 2.3% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for sesame seed in the Philippines?

In 2021, the average sesame seed import price amounted to $1,911 per ton, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the sesame seed market in the Philippines. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

FCL 289 - Sesame seed

Country coverage:

Philippines

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in the Philippines
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
2. MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
3. TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
4. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
5. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
8. IMPORTS

The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
9. EXPORTS

The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
4. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
7. Import Prices, By Country, 2012-2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
10. Exports Prices, By Country, 2012-2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
5. Trade Balance, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
6. Trade Balance, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
7. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
9. Market Value Forecast to 2035
10. Market Size and Growth, by Product
11. Average Per Capita Consumption, by Product
12. Exports and Growth, by Product
13. Export Prices and Growth, by Product
14. Production Volume and Growth
15. Yield and Growth
16. Exports and Growth
17. Export Prices and Growth
18. Market Size and Growth
19. Per Capita Consumption
20. Imports and Growth
21. Import Prices
22. Production, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
23. Production, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
24. Harvested Area: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
25. Yield: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
26. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
27. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
28. Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2024
29. Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
30. Imports, in Value Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
31. Import Prices, by Country, 2012-2024
32. Exports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
33. Exports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
34. Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2024
35. Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
36. Exports, in Value Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
37. Export Prices, by Country, 2012-2024