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United Arab Emirates: Sesame Seed Market 2025

Sesame Seed Market Size in the United Arab Emirates

The sesame seed market in the United Arab Emirates shrank notably to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -33.8% 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). In general, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Sesame seed consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then shrank significantly in the following year.

Sesame Seed Exports

Exports from the United Arab Emirates

In 2022, sesame seed exports from the United Arab Emirates soared to X tons, growing by 328% on the previous year. In general, exports enjoyed a significant expansion. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, sesame seed exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports enjoyed a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 208%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Tanzania (X tons) was the main destination for sesame seed exports from the United Arab Emirates, accounting for a 83% share of total exports. Moreover, sesame seed exports to Tanzania exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Turkey (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Bahrain (X tons), with a 4.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Tanzania stood at +96.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Turkey (+78.1% per year) and Bahrain (+252.6% per year).

In value terms, Turkey ($X), Tanzania ($X) and Bahrain ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for sesame seed exported from the United Arab Emirates worldwide, together accounting for 83% of total exports. The Netherlands, Kyrgyzstan and India lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 7.3%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of +397.8%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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, which is down by -50.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a perceptible descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average export price increased by 34%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Tanzania ($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 Turkey (+16.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sesame Seed Imports

Imports into the United Arab Emirates

In 2022, supplies from abroad of sesame seed decreased by -10.2% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 68%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, sesame seed imports shrank modestly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a tangible expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 70%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2021, and then dropped slightly in the following year.

Imports by Country

India (X tons), Mozambique (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of sesame seed imports to the United Arab Emirates, together comprising 95% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Germany (with a CAGR of +73.7%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, India ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sesame seed to the United Arab Emirates, comprising 86% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 2.7% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from India amounted to +23.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+71.4% per year) and Mozambique (+27.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sesame seed import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 6% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 25% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, 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 Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Mozambique ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+5.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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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, with a combined 46% share 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, with a combined 41% share of global production.

What are the leading suppliers of sesame seed to the United Arab Emirates?

In value terms, India constituted the largest supplier of sesame seed to the United Arab Emirates, comprising 83% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Burkina Faso, with an 11% share of total imports.

What are the leading importers of sesame seed from the United Arab Emirates?

In value terms, India emerged as the key foreign market for sesame seed exports from the United Arab Emirates, comprising 68% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the Netherlands, with an 18% share of total exports. It was followed by Belgium, with a 3.6% share.

What is the average export price for sesame seed in the United Arab Emirates?

In 2021, the average sesame seed export price amounted to $1,910 per ton, with an increase of 38% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for sesame seed in the United Arab Emirates?

In 2021, the average sesame seed import price amounted to $1,501 per ton, picking up by 16% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the sesame seed market in the United Arab Emirates. 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:

United Arab Emirates

Data coverage:

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

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1. INTRODUCTION

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Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
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Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION, HARVESTED AREA AND YIELD
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
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, 2012–2024
23. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
24. Area Harvested, 2012–2024
25. Yield, 2012–2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
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 Of Origin, 2012–2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
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 Of Destination, 2012–2024