World - Sesame Seed - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Sesame Seed Market

Sesame seed market: find new facts and figures empowered by an Ai-driven market intelligence platform. Statistics include consumption, imports, market size, exports, companies, production, market prices, and trade. Here is a split by region, including EU, the Middle East, Africa, the U.S., the U.K., Latin America, Russia, and China. Market insights and forecast to 2030 are also provided in the dashboards.


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Sesame Seed - World's Largest Markets

RatingCountry
1China
2Sudan
3Myanmar
4India
5Tanzania

In value terms, China, Sudan and Myanmar appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of market value in 2020, with a combined 44% share of the global market.

Among the main consuming countries, Sudan saw the highest growth rate of market size, over the period under review, while sesame seed market for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sesame Seed Prices

Lowest Prices - FOB - Top Exporters

COUNTRY201820192020CAGR,
2018-2020
USD per ton
Burkina Faso94597810616.0%
Tanzania142015261124-11.0%
Mozambique141314691171-9.0%
Niger697846124533.6%
Mali1178143112613.5%
Togo1263148812870.9%
Sudan145116671380-2.5%
Nigeria1292159514516.0%
Ethiopia1465174514660.0%
India162319131621-0.1%
China1890194219421.4%
Average145216401434-0.6%

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was China ($1,942 per ton), while Burkina Faso ($1,061 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2018 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Niger, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Highest Prices - CIF - Top Importers

COUNTRY201820192020CAGR,
2018-2020
USD per ton
United States2065242822083.4%
Germany1856218420926.2%
Egypt1755178619786.2%
Israel1722184719787.2%
South Korea171118871676-1.0%
Japan1361162815757.6%
Iran149816561494-0.1%
Taiwan (Chinese)11481314148313.7%
China1289148214827.2%
Saudi Arabia1377146914051.0%
Vietnam146914071291-6.3%
Turkey130112221259-1.6%
India134714461233-4.3%
Average1405159415434.8%

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was the United States ($2,208 per ton), while India ($1,233 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2018 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Taiwan (Chinese), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Sesame Seed - Top Importers

COUNTRY201820192020CAGR,
2018-2020
billion USD
China1.11.21.26.5%
Japan0.20.30.322.8%
India0.070.20.267.4%
South Korea0.10.10.12.7%
Israel0.090.10.14.6%

In value terms, China ($1.2B) constitutes the largest market for imported sesame seed worldwide, comprising 37% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Japan ($323M), with a 10% share of global imports. It was followed by India, with a 5.7% share.

From 2018 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in China stood at +6.5%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Japan (+22.8% per year) and India (+67.4% per year).

Sesame Seed - Top Exporters

COUNTRY201820192020CAGR,
2018-2020
billion USD
Sudan0.60.70.74.4%
India0.50.50.4-8.1%
Nigeria0.30.40.414.3%
Ethiopia0.30.40.413.5%
Niger0.010.040.2288.9%

In value terms, Sudan ($690M), India ($448M) and Nigeria ($380M) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2020, together comprising 43% of global exports. These countries were followed by Ethiopia, Niger, Tanzania, Togo, Mozambique, China, Mali and Burkina Faso, which together accounted for a further 38%.

Among the main exporting countries, Niger (+288.9% per year) recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sesame Seed - Market Forecast

Driven by increasing demand for sesame seed worldwide, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next decade. Market performance is forecast to decelerate, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of for the period from 2020 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to by the end of 2030.

Sesame Seed - Top Companies

Ungerer & Company, Inc., JOE FLOWERS PLC, CEO AGRIFOOD LIMITED, Crosbyton Seed Co, Mayerhofer Agrarhandel GmbH, DESHIDRATADORA LIBERTAD S.A.C., Agroindustrial y Comercial Agroinco S.R.L., SELET HULLING PLC, KIBBUTZ MA'AYAN TZVI ORCHARDS, AGRO SUKSES LESTARI, PT, ROLAR DE CUYO S.A., 2712270 Manitoba Ltd, Sociedad Agricola Quinahue Limitada, Sociedad Agricola Y Ganadera Tierra Buena Limitada, NUSEED S.A., Roberts Brothers Inc, Körchower Ackerbau GmbH, RAGAB ALI ELFAKE-RE FOR FLAX, S&W SEMILLAS S.A. SOCIEDAD EN FORMACION, VTGEN S.A.

Sesame Seed - Product Coverage

  • HS 120740 - Oil seeds; sesamum seeds, whether or not broken

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global sesame seed market. 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:

Worldwide - the report contains statistical data for 200 countries and includes detailed profiles of the 50 largest consuming countries:

+ the largest producing countries

Data coverage:

  • Global market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Global production, split by region and country
  • Global trade (exports and imports)
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

Reasons to buy this report:

  • Take advantage of the latest data
  • Find deeper insights into current market developments
  • Discover vital success factors affecting the market

This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
  4. How to increase your profit margins
  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
  7. How to outsource production to other countries
  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
    3. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    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. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
  7. 7. GLOBAL PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
    2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY
    3. HARVESTED AREA AND YIELD BY COUNTRY
  8. 8. GLOBAL IMPORTS

    The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  9. 9. GLOBAL EXPORTS

    The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
  11. 11. COUNTRY PROFILES

    The Largest Markets And Their Profiles

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    • United States
    • China
    • Japan
    • Germany
    • United Kingdom
    • France
    • Brazil
    • Italy
    • Russian Federation
    • India
    • Canada
    • Australia
    • Republic of Korea
    • Spain
    • Mexico
    • Indonesia
    • Netherlands
    • Turkey
    • Saudi Arabia
    • Switzerland
    • Sweden
    • Nigeria
    • Poland
    • Belgium
    • Argentina
    • Norway
    • Austria
    • Thailand
    • United Arab Emirates
    • Colombia
    • Denmark
    • South Africa
    • Malaysia
    • Israel
    • Singapore
    • Egypt
    • Philippines
    • Finland
    • Chile
    • Ireland
    • Pakistan
    • Greece
    • Portugal
    • Kazakhstan
    • Algeria
    • Czech Republic
    • Qatar
    • Peru
    • Romania
    • Vietnam
  12. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2023
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    3. Market Value, 2012–2023
    4. Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2023
    5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Harvested Area, By Country, 2012-2023
    7. Yield, By Country, 2012-2023
    8. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    9. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
    11. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    12. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    13. Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
  13. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Consumption, By Country, 2023
    4. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    5. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    6. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    7. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    8. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    9. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    10. Production Volume And Growth
    11. Yield And Growth
    12. Exports And Growth
    13. Export Prices And Growth
    14. Market Size And Growth
    15. Per Capita Consumption
    16. Imports And Growth
    17. Import Prices
    18. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    19. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    20. Area Harvested, 2012–2023
    21. Yield, 2012–2023
    22. Production, By Country, 2023
    23. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    24. Harvested Area, By Country, 2023
    25. Harvested Area, By Country, 2012-2023
    26. Yield, By Country, 2012-2023
    27. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    28. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    29. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    30. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    31. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    32. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2023
    33. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    34. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    35. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    36. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    37. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    38. Export Prices, 2012–2023
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