Uganda: Sesame Seed Market 2024

Sesame Seed Market Size in Uganda

The Ugandan sesame seed market expanded modestly to $X in 2022, with an increase of 1.5% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.0% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. Sesame seed consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Sesame Seed Production in Uganda

In value terms, sesame seed production expanded to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by 25% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of sesame seed in Uganda totaled X kg per ha in 2022, approximately mirroring the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 17%. The sesame seed yield peaked at X kg per ha in 2017; however, from 2018 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, the harvested area of sesame seed in Uganda amounted to X ha, leveling off at 2021 figures. In general, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the harvested area increased by 2.4%. The sesame seed harvested area peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Sesame Seed Exports

Exports from Uganda

After three years of growth, overseas shipments of sesame seed decreased by -0.7% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 103%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sesame seed exports declined modestly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 94% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

China (X tons), the UK (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main destinations of sesame seed exports from Uganda, with a combined 60% share of total exports. Germany, Turkey, Israel, Austria, Japan, Kenya and Singapore lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 16%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Israel (with a CAGR of +43.5%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for sesame seed exported from Uganda were China ($X), the UK ($X) and Germany ($X), together comprising 54% of total exports. The Netherlands, Austria, Turkey, Israel, Japan, Kenya and Singapore lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 18%.

Among the main countries of destination, Israel, with a CAGR of +37.6%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, 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, reducing by -2.5% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.4%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Kenya ($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 China (+1.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sesame Seed Imports

Imports into Uganda

In 2022, imports of sesame seed into Uganda was estimated at X tons, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year's figure. Overall, imports continue to indicate a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 309%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sesame seed imports shrank to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 426%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Kenya (X tons) was the main sesame seed supplier to Uganda, accounting for a 95% share of total imports. Moreover, sesame seed imports from Kenya exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X kg), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Kenya totaled +1.5%.

In value terms, Kenya ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sesame seed to Uganda, comprising 92% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 5.7% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Kenya stood at -5.9%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sesame seed import price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -7.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, sesame seed import price increased by +39.4% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 47%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Kenya totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+5.1%).

Source: IndexBox Platform