Pakistan: Sesame Seed Market 2024

Sesame Seed Market Size in Pakistan

In 2022, the Pakistani sesame seed market decreased by X% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after seven years of growth. In general, consumption, however, saw a prominent increase. Sesame seed consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Sesame Seed Production in Pakistan

In value terms, sesame seed production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average sesame seed yield in Pakistan fell sharply to X kg per ha, which is down by X% against 2021 figures. In general, the yield, however, showed a tangible increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X kg per ha, and then dropped sharply in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The sesame seed harvested area in Pakistan dropped to X ha in 2022, which is down by X% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, saw prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X%. The sesame seed harvested area peaked at X ha in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Sesame Seed Exports

Exports from Pakistan

After two years of growth, overseas shipments of sesame seed decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, and then fell rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, sesame seed exports shrank markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then reduced sharply in the following year.

Exports by Country

China (X tons) was the main destination for sesame seed exports from Pakistan, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, sesame seed exports to China exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Kazakhstan (X tons), sevenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Afghanistan (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to China amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kazakhstan (X% per year) and Afghanistan (X% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) remains the key foreign market for sesame seed exports from Pakistan, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Kazakhstan ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Japan, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to China stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kazakhstan (X% per year) and Japan (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sesame seed export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Afghanistan ($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 Kazakhstan (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sesame Seed Imports

Imports into Pakistan

In 2022, purchases abroad of sesame seed decreased by X% to X kg for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, imports recorded a sharp downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sesame seed imports reduced dramatically to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a significant curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United Arab Emirates (X kg) was the main sesame seed supplier to Pakistan, with a approx. X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the United Arab Emirates stood at X%.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sesame seed to Pakistan.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the United Arab Emirates totaled X%.

Import Prices by Country

The average sesame seed import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price enjoyed buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the average import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for the United Arab Emirates.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Guatemala amounted to X% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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