Africa: Sesame Seed Market 2024

Sesame Seed Market Size in Africa

The African sesame seed market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2022, after two years of decline. The total consumption indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Sesame Seed Production in Africa

In value terms, sesame seed production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Sudan (X tons), Tanzania (X tons) and Nigeria (X tons), with a combined X% share of total production.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Sudan (with a CAGR of X%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In 2022, the average yield of sesame seed in Africa fell to X kg per ha, which is down by X% compared with the year before. In general, the yield continues to indicate a noticeable decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the sesame seed yield attained the maximum level at X kg per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the yield remained at a 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, approx. X ha of sesame seed were harvested in Africa; increasing by X% compared with the year before. The total harvested area indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, sesame seed harvested area decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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Sesame Seed Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2022, exports of sesame seed in Africa stood at X tons, almost unchanged from the previous year. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sesame seed exports reached $X in 2022. Total exports indicated slight growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Sudan (X tons), distantly followed by Nigeria (X tons), Tanzania (X tons), Ethiopia (X tons), Chad (X tons), Burkina Faso (X tons) and Mozambique (X tons) were the major exporters of sesame seed, together making up X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by Chad (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Sudan ($X), Nigeria ($X) and Ethiopia ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, together accounting for X% of total exports. Tanzania, Chad, Mozambique and Burkina Faso lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Chad, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, major exporting countries recorded the following prices: in Ethiopia ($X per ton) and Mozambique ($X per ton), while Burkina Faso ($X per ton) and Tanzania ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mozambique (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sesame Seed Imports

Imports in Africa

After two years of decline, purchases abroad of sesame seed increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Total imports indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sesame seed imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The level of import peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Egypt was the major importing country with an import of around X tons, which accounted for X% of total imports. Tunisia (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Morocco (X tons), Togo (X tons), Algeria (X tons) and Ghana (X tons). All these countries together took approx. X% share of total imports. Nigeria (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into Egypt increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Togo (X%), Nigeria (X%), Morocco (X%) and Algeria (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Togo emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Tunisia (X%) and Ghana (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Togo, Morocco, Egypt, Nigeria and Algeria increased by X, X, X, X and X percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, Egypt ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported sesame seed in Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Morocco ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Tunisia, with a X% share.

In Egypt, sesame seed imports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Morocco (X% per year) and Tunisia (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded mild growth. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per ton), while Nigeria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Morocco (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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