Sesame oil and fractions market in Germany

Earlier Report Observations

The German sesame oil market volume experienced fluctuations between 2018 and 2023. After a dip to 12,055 t in 2019, consumption grew over the next two years, peaking at 14,328 t in 2021. A sharp contraction followed in 2022, bringing the market down to 10,883 t, before a partial recovery to 13,153 t in 2023. In value terms, the market followed a similar pattern but ended markedly higher in 2023 at $94.2 million, suggesting increased unit prices or a shift toward higher-value products.

In 2024, market dynamics were influenced by several developments. Major supplier Kadoya expanded its portfolio with high-quality organic sesame oils, catering to rising demand for health-oriented oils. Consumer preferences continued to shift toward organic and natural products, supporting the introduction of new organic variants. The market remains segmented by type, application, and distribution channel, with the food and beverage sector holding the largest share.

Production sesame oil and fractions in Germany

In kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Germany ranked 18th globally in terms of sesame oil and fractions production volume.

Top producers of sesame oil and fractions, 2017-2020

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

Following a two-year decline, sesame oil and fractions production in Germany rebounded. In 2020, Germany produced 13 313 tonnes of sesame oil and fractions, marking an 11.1% increase compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 3.6%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 1.2%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 11 984 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 3.8%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

After two years of decline, Germany's sesame oil and fractions production value increased. In 2020, the output was valued at 78 469 thousand US dollars, representing a 17.8% year-over-year rise. From 2017 to 2020, production value grew by 13.3%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.3%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 66 610 thousand US dollars, while the largest decline occurred in 2018 at 2.2%.

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

Exports sesame oil and fractions from Germany

Exports in kind, t

Sesame oil and fractions exports from Germany increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 2 416 tonnes, a 12.3% gain compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports rose by 19.7%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.2%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 1 984 tonnes, which also experienced the largest decline of 1.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, sesame oil and fractions exports from Germany were relatively evenly distributed. Switzerland accounted for 21.4% of exports in kind, Poland for 10.9%, and Austria for 10.5%, with these three countries together representing 42.8% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Sesame oil and fractions exports from Germany increased for the second year in a row. In 2020, exports totalled 14 240 thousand US dollars, showing a strong 19.0% increase over the past year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 30.9%, equating to an annualized rate of 9.4%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 10 794 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 0.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the country structure of sesame oil and fractions exports in value terms remained highly diversified. Switzerland accounted for 23.7% of exports in value terms, Austria for 12.5%, and Poland for 8.5%, with these three countries together making up 44.8% of total flows. A long tail of smaller markets constituted the remaining 55.2%.

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

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

Imports sesame oil and fractions to Germany

Imports in kind, t

Germany imported approximately 2 663 tonnes of sesame oil and fractions in 2020, equivalent to a 19.8% gain over the past year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 19%, equating to an annualized rate of 6.0%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 2 223 tonnes, which also experienced the largest decline of 4.4%.

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

Over the 2017-2020 period, Mexico accounted for 36.6% of sesame oil and fractions imports in kind to Germany, the Netherlands for 17.9%, and France for 6.0%. Together, these three countries absorbed 60.5% of total imports in kind, making them the main sources.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Foreign sesame oil and fractions supplies to Germany increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, import volume totalled 12 138 thousand US dollars, which is 16.3% greater than the year before. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 28.6%, equating to an annualized rate of 8.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Mexico contributed 30.7% of sesame oil and fractions imports in value terms to Germany, the Netherlands 14.8%, and France 8.5%. These three countries jointly accounted for 53.9% of total import flows.

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

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