Romania: Sesame Oil Market 2025

Sesame Oil Market Size in Romania

The Romanian sesame oil market skyrocketed to $X in 2021, with an increase of 61% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Overall, consumption showed a remarkable increase. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Sesame Oil Exports

Exports from Romania

In 2021, approx. X tons of sesame oil were exported from Romania; falling by -30.5% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, exports, however, enjoyed a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 2,914%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sesame oil exports shrank sharply to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, recorded significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 680%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2020, and then contracted markedly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Greece (X kg), Spain (X kg) and Italy (X kg) were the main destinations of sesame oil exports from Romania, together comprising 91% of total exports.

From 2015 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Greece (with a CAGR of +137.5%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Greece ($X) remains the key foreign market for sesame oil exports from Romania, comprising 71% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Moldova ($X), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by Spain, with a 9.2% share.

From 2015 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Greece amounted to -40.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Moldova (+69.9% per year) and Spain (+48.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average sesame oil export price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -11.2% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by 273% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then reduced in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Moldova ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2015 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Moldova (+15.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Sesame Oil Imports

Imports into Romania

In 2021, approx. X tons of sesame oil were imported into Romania; picking up by 42% against 2020 figures. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 84% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, sesame oil imports soared to $X in 2021. In general, imports posted a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when imports increased by 93% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Austria (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main suppliers of sesame oil imports to Romania, with a combined 70% share of total imports. These countries were followed by China, Ukraine, Germany, Bulgaria and the Czech Republic, which together accounted for a further 23%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Bulgaria (with a CAGR of +148.5%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Austria ($X) and France ($X) appeared to be the largest sesame oil suppliers to Romania, together comprising 66% of total imports. China, Germany, Ukraine, Bulgaria and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 24%.

Among the main suppliers, Bulgaria, with a CAGR of +208.9%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average sesame oil import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 17% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, sesame oil import price increased by +101.5% against 2014 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 50% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for France ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Bulgaria (+24.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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