The sesame seed processing sector shows significant geographical disparities. China leads significantly, followed by Myanmar and India, with China experiencing moderate annual growth. Nigeria and Iran have shown promising growth rates recently, while India experienced a decline. Among smaller processors, Mozambique has shown notable growth. Stability is observed in Middle Eastern and European countries.
Future trends to watch include the rising processing capacity in African countries and potential market shifts due to climate changes affecting sesame production. Furthermore, technological advancements in processing methods could influence efficiency and output levels across different regions.
Top countries in Sesame Seed Processing by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 China | 740 | 2023 | +1.23% | +1.2% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Myanmar | 604 | 2023 | +4.86% | +0.78% | View data |
| 3 | 3 India | 201 | 2023 | -1.95% | -1.61% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Nigeria | 163 | 2023 | +0.62% | +3.84% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Japan | 111 | 2023 | +0.91% | +0.74% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Iran | 79 | 2023 | +3.95% | +11.42% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Uganda | 77 | 2023 | +1.32% | +1.64% | View data |
| 8 | 8 South Korea | 59 | 2023 | 0% | -0.34% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Mexico | 57 | 2023 | +3.64% | +1.85% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Saudi Arabia | 51 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |