In 2024, China remains the dominant importer of sesame seeds with a substantial share of 42.85 thousand metric tons, reflecting a 1.6% year-on-year increase. Japan, despite a minor decline of 1.04%, holds the second position at 6.79 thousand metric tons. Notable other importers include Togo (4.83), South Korea (3.1), and Saudi Arabia (2.37). Over the past year, significant increases were seen in Iran (14.29%), Kenya (10.76%), and Morocco (4.56%), while Vietnam experienced a marked decline of 4.82%. Other noteworthy trends include Mexico's increase of 1.84% and Iraq's rise of 3.4%, indicating dynamic changes in emerging markets.
Future trends to monitor include China’s continual growth potentially impacting global market dynamics and the sustained increase in imports by countries like Iran and Kenya, which may shift regional trade flows. Observing the impact of these changes on smaller markets and emerging trends in global consumption patterns will be crucial.
Top countries in Sesame Seed Import Volume Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 China | 42.85 | 2023 | +1.73% | +1.6% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Japan | 6.79 | 2023 | -1.32% | -1.04% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Togo | 4.83 | 2023 | +7.07% | +1.38% | View data |
| 4 | 4 South Korea | 3.1 | 2023 | -1.45% | -1.14% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Saudi Arabia | 2.37 | 2023 | +1.96% | +0.39% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Vietnam | 2.28 | 2023 | -1.96% | -4.82% | View data |
| 7 | 7 India | 2.19 | 2023 | 0% | -0.81% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Mexico | 2.09 | 2023 | +4.55% | +1.84% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Israel | 1.91 | 2023 | -2.33% | 0% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Iran | 1.78 | 2023 | 0% | +14.29% | View data |
