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Sesame oil and fractions market in France

$Sesame oil and fractions market in France$

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The French market for unmodified sesame oil and its fractions grew from 6 798 t in 2018 to a peak of 7 750 t in 2020. This expansion was primarily fueled by a sustained consumer shift toward healthy, cold-pressed, and chemically unprocessed oils, a trend reflected in rising demand for clean-label products globally.

After 2020, the market volume contracted, falling to 6 191 t in 2022. The decline coincided with the enforcement of Decree No. 2021-1395 on used oil management and extended producer responsibility, which imposed stricter environmental and cost burdens on domestic producers. This period also followed heightened safety controls and product recalls initiated in 2020 after ethylene oxide contamination was found in imported sesame seeds.

A partial recovery to 6 631 t occurred in 2023. Despite rising international prices putting pressure on the market, this rebound was supported by growing French consumer interest in premium, artisanal, and organic sesame oils, with established players like La Tourangelle expanding their offerings in this segment.

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. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in France
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in France in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in France in value, 2018-2023, $ US
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. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from France in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from France by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from France in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from France by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from France, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from France by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from France in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from France by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from France in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from France by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from France, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from France by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to France in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to France by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to France in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to France by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to France, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to France by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to France in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to France by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to France in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to France by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to France, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to France by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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 France

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Between 2017 and 2020, France ranked as the 27th largest producer of sesame oil and fractions globally.

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

In 2020, France produced 5 778 tonnes of sesame oil and fractions, marking a 2.0% increase from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 6.2%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.0%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, at 1.1%, while the highest increase was in 2018, at 5.2%.

Annual dynamics of production in France in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	5.2%	(1.1%)	2.0%	2.0%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

France's sesame oil and fractions production rose for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at 48 012 thousand US dollars, an 18.5% gain compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production increased by 44.7%, with a CAGR of 13.1%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 33 056 thousand US dollars, which also saw the smallest decline of 0.4%. The largest increase occurred in 2019, at 22.5%.

Annual dynamics of production in France in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(0.4%)	22.5%	18.5%	13.1%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports sesame oil and fractions from France

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, sesame oil and fractions exports from France reached 1 053 tonnes, a 26.8% rise from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports grew by 19%, with a CAGR of 6.0%. The lowest volume was in 2019 at 831 tonnes, which also experienced the largest decline of 11.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	5.4%	(11.0%)	26.8%	6.0%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands (22.7% of exports in kind), Germany (14.5%), and Italy (13.9%) formed the core of France's sesame oil and fractions exports, collectively accounting for 51.1% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Foreign sesame oil and fractions supplies from France increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports were valued at 8 754 thousand US dollars, up 47.3% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports rose by 62.1%, equating to an annualized rate of 17.5%. The lowest value was in 2018 at 5 388 thousand US dollars, which also saw the smallest decline of 0.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(0.2%)	10.3%	47.3%	17.5%

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017-2020, the United Kingdom (19.3% of exports in value terms), Germany (17.3%), and the Netherlands (16.0%) remained the main buyers of sesame oil and fractions from France, together comprising 52.5% of total exports by value.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports sesame oil and fractions to France

Imports in kind, t

Sesame oil and fractions deliveries to France increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 3 025 tonnes, a steep gain of 30.6% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 72.3%, equating to an annualized rate of 19.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	14.3%	15.5%	30.6%	19.9%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands (24.0% of imports in kind), Mexico (19.3%), and India (11.9%) continued to be the main suppliers of sesame oil and fractions to France, jointly forming 55.2% of total imports by volume.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Sesame oil and fractions shipments to France from abroad rose for the third consecutive year. In 2020, import volume was recorded at 15 113 thousand US dollars, representing a sharp gain of 37.1% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 90.2%, equating to an annualized rate of 23.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	25.3%	10.7%	37.1%	23.9%

Source: SHEV.io

In 2017-2020, the Netherlands (23.6% of imports in value terms), Mexico (16.6%), and Singapore (12.4%) were the main markets for imports by value, together accounting for 52.6% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io