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Sesame oil and fractions market in Central America

$Sesame oil and fractions market in Central America$

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Central America" region includes following countries:

Belize

Costa Rica

El Salvador

Guatemala

Honduras

Mexico

Nicaragua

Panama

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2023, the Central American sesame oil market displayed significant volatility in volume. It expanded to 26 969 t in 2019 before contracting sharply to 21 930 t in 2021, then recovered to 25 861 t by 2023, with production following a similar pattern of growth and decline.

The market's recovery in 2023 occurred alongside reported challenges for agricultural producers in Costa Rica, including unreliable raw material suppliers and constrained access to financial capital, which affected production costs. High demand in Asian markets also exerted influence on price and production dynamics for sesame oil in the region during this period.

In 2024, factors such as a return to positive consumer price movements after a deflationary phase and improving labor market indicators in Costa Rica pointed to evolving economic conditions for the industry.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
  2. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Central America
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Central America in kind, 2018-2023, t
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Belize in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Belize by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Belize in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Belize by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Belize, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Belize by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Belize in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Belize by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Belize in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Belize by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Belize, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Belize by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Belize in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Belize by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Belize in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Belize by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Belize, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Belize by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Belize in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Belize by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Belize in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Belize by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Belize, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Belize by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production sesame oil and fractions in Central America

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of sesame oil and fractions, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of sesame oil and fractions, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Central America's production of sesame oil and fractions declined after two consecutive years of growth. In 2019, production reached its peak at 30 139 tonnes, but then fell by 4.0% to 28 929 tonnes in 2020. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 16.1%, with an average annual growth rate of 5.1%. The most significant increase occurred in 2018, when production rose by 10.8%.

Annual dynamics of production in Central America in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	10.8%	9.2%	(4.0%)	5.1%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

After two years of gains, the value of sesame oil and fractions production in Central America declined. In 2019, output reached its highest value at 183.6 million US dollars, but then dropped by 12.6% to 160.6 million US dollars in 2020. Over the 2017-2020 period, production value increased by 6.7%, with an average annual growth rate of 2.2%. The largest increase was recorded in 2019, when the value rose by 15.6%.

Annual dynamics of production in Central America in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	5.6%	15.6%	(12.6%)	2.2%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports sesame oil and fractions from Central America

Exports in kind, t

Central America exported 6 154 tonnes of sesame oil and fractions in 2020, marking a 48.8% increase compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports grew by 83.1%, with an average annual growth rate of 22.3%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, when exports fell by 21.0%, while the most significant increase was in 2018, with a 55.9% rise.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Central America in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	55.9%	(21.0%)	48.8%	22.3%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United States was the nearly exclusive buyer of sesame oil and fractions from Central America, accounting for 91.6% of total exports in volume terms.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Central America in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2020, sesame oil and fractions exports from Central America amounted to 34 156 thousand US dollars, reflecting a substantial increase of 35.5% over the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value grew by 68.2%, with an average annual growth rate of 18.9%. The largest decline was in 2019, when exports fell by 16.4%, while the most significant increase was in 2018, with a 48.5% rise.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Central America in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	48.5%	(16.4%)	35.5%	18.9%

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017-2020, 92.0% of the total export value of sesame oil and fractions from Central America was directed to the United States, making this market overwhelmingly dominant.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Central America in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports sesame oil and fractions to Central America

Imports in kind, t

Import volumes showed volatility during these years. In 2019, imports reached their lowest point at 967 tonnes, after declining by 48.5% from the previous year. In 2018, imports peaked at 1 879 tonnes. By 2020, imports rose to 1 680 tonnes, representing a 73.7% increase compared to 2019. The difference between the peak in 2018 and the trough in 2019 was 1.9-fold.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Central America in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	42.3%	(48.5%)	73.7%	8.4%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, two leading markets—India and the United States—together accounted for 80.6% of total imports in volume terms, while the remaining volume was distributed across a wide range of other countries.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Central America in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Import values exhibited volatility over the observed period. In 2019, imports hit their lowest point at 2 976 thousand US dollars, after a 61.3% decline from the previous year. In 2018, imports peaked at 7 691 thousand US dollars. By 2020, imports increased to 7 580 thousand US dollars, showing a 154.7% rise compared to 2019. The variation between the peak in 2018 and the trough in 2019 was 2.6-fold.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Central America in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	58.2%	(61.3%)	154.7%	16.0%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017-2020, India and the United States were the core markets for imports in value terms, jointly accounting for 82.0% of total flows, while other destinations had comparatively modest shares.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Central America in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io