CIS: Sesame Seed Market 2024

Sesame Seed Market Size in CIS

The CIS sesame seed market declined to $X in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, showed buoyant growth. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Sesame Seed Production in CIS

In value terms, sesame seed production expanded notably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Uzbekistan (X tons) remains the largest sesame seed producing country in the CIS, comprising approx. 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 increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022.

The average sesame seed yield contracted slightly to X tons per ha in 2022, waning by X% compared with 2021. The yield indicated a buoyant 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 with an increase of X%. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. 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 the CIS; with a decrease of X% compared with the previous year. In general, the harvested area, however, recorded a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to sesame seed production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Sesame Seed Exports

Exports in CIS

In 2022, approx. X tons of sesame seed were exported in the CIS; declining by X% against the previous year. Overall, exports, however, recorded a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 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 significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid 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

Russia was the key exporting country with an export of around X tons, which reached X% of total exports. Uzbekistan (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Tajikistan (X tons). All these countries together held near X% share of total exports. Moldova (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Russia was also the fastest-growing in terms of the sesame seed exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Uzbekistan (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Moldova (X%) and Tajikistan (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Russia (X p.p.), Uzbekistan (X p.p.), Tajikistan (X p.p.) and Moldova (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

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

In Russia, sesame seed exports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Uzbekistan (X% per year) and Moldova (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the CIS stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a noticeable reduction. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs 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 Russia ($X per ton), while Tajikistan ($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 CIS

In 2022, approx. X tons of sesame seed were imported in the CIS; waning by X% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then dropped dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, sesame seed imports dropped to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, enjoyed a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Imports by Country

Russia dominates imports structure, accounting for X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Uzbekistan (X tons), Kazakhstan (X tons) and Kyrgyzstan (X tons), together making up a X% share of total imports. Azerbaijan (X tons), Belarus (X tons) and Tajikistan (X tons) took a little share of total imports.

Imports into Russia increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Uzbekistan (X%), Kyrgyzstan (X%), Azerbaijan (X%), Tajikistan (X%), Belarus (X%) and Kazakhstan (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Uzbekistan emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the CIS, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan increased by X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

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

In Russia, sesame seed imports expanded 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: Kazakhstan (X% per year) and Uzbekistan (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the CIS stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat 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 Azerbaijan ($X per ton), while Kyrgyzstan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

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