Central Asia: Sesame Seed Market 2024

Sesame Seed Market Size in Central Asia

The Central Asian sesame seed market declined remarkably to $X in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a strong expansion. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined rapidly in the following year.

Sesame Seed Production in Central Asia

In value terms, sesame seed production rose significantly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Uzbekistan (X tons) remains the largest sesame seed producing country in Central Asia, accounting for X% of total volume. Moreover, sesame seed production in Uzbekistan exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Tajikistan (X tons), more than tenfold.

In Uzbekistan, sesame seed production expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022.

In 2022, the average yield of sesame seed in Central Asia declined to X tons per ha, which is down by X% against the previous year's figure. The yield indicated a strong increase 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 yield increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the yield increased by X%. Over the period under review, the sesame seed yield reached the peak level at X tons per ha in 2019; however, from 2020 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 Central Asia dropped to X ha, waning by X% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, saw a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X%. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Sesame Seed Exports

Exports in Central Asia

In 2022, approx. X tons of sesame seed were exported in Central Asia; dropping by X% on 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sesame seed exports reduced notably to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Uzbekistan represented the major exporting country with an export of around X tons, which finished at X% of total exports. Tajikistan (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Turkmenistan (X tons). All these countries together took approx. X% share of total exports.

Uzbekistan was also the fastest-growing in terms of the sesame seed exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. Turkmenistan (X%) and Tajikistan (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Uzbekistan and Tajikistan increased by X and X percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, Uzbekistan ($X) remains the largest sesame seed supplier in Central Asia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Turkmenistan ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Uzbekistan amounted to X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Turkmenistan (X% per year) and Tajikistan (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Central Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a noticeable curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Turkmenistan ($X per ton), while Tajikistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uzbekistan (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Sesame Seed Imports

Imports in Central Asia

In 2022, imports of sesame seed in Central Asia declined remarkably to X tons, shrinking by X% on 2021. In general, imports, however, posted a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then fell dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, sesame seed imports reduced markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, saw a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then reduced remarkably in the following year.

Imports by Country

Uzbekistan (X tons), Kazakhstan (X tons) and Kyrgyzstan (X tons) represented roughly X% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Tajikistan (X tons), generating an X% share of total imports.

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

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X), Uzbekistan ($X) and Kyrgyzstan ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together comprising X% of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, Uzbekistan, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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 2022, the import price in Central Asia amounted to $X per ton, falling by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Kazakhstan ($X per ton), while Kyrgyzstan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uzbekistan (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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