Japan's sesame seed import volume is expected to decrease from 148 thousand metric tons in 2024 to 143 thousand metric tons by 2028. The forecasted data show a steady year-on-year decline: 0.68% decrease in 2025, 0.68% in 2026, 0.68% in 2027, and a 1.38% decrease in 2028. This trend represents a five-year cumulative average growth rate (CAGR) of roughly -0.86%, indicating a gradual reduction in import volume.
Future trends to watch include potential changes in dietary habits towards more or less sesame consumption, fluctuations in global sesame production affecting supply chains, and shifts in trade policies impacting sesame imports.
