Belgium's sesame seed import volume in 2023 stood at 4.8 thousand metric tons. The forecast for the years 2024 to 2028 shows a consistent import volume of 5.0 thousand metric tons. This indicates a year-on-year increase of 4.17% from 2023 to 2024. Over the last 2 years (2022 to 2023 and 2023 to 2024), the average increase has been approximately 2.08% year-on-year. The CAGR for the forecast period from 2024 to 2028 would be 0%, as the volume remains constant throughout.

Future trends to watch for:

The impact of global sesame seed supply chain dynamics due to geopolitical factors.
Changing consumer preferences in Belgium towards healthier and organic food options.
Fluctuations in sesame seed prices due to varying crop yields in major producing countries.
Regulatory changes in Belgium and the EU affecting import practices.