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Sesame oil and fractions market in Malaysia

$Sesame oil and fractions market in Malaysia$

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Malaysian sesame oil market volume grew to 3 935 т in 2019, driven by a 13.836% increase in demand for processed sesame oil compared to the previous year. This rise in consumption lifted the market value to 11 882 тыс. долл., reflecting heightened activity within the sector.

A sharp contraction followed in 2020, with the market volume falling to 3 149 т as import prices dropped to a low of 2.88 USD per kg, indicating weakened consumer demand. A partial recovery to 3 518 т occurred in 2021, although no single strong driver was evident, and the market remained reliant on imports from India, which supplied over 41% of sesame oil that year.

Market volume continued to decline through 2022 and 2023, reaching 2 826 т by the end of the period. During these years, broader consumer trends began shifting towards health-oriented foods and a preference for refined sesame oil due to its longer shelf life and availability, setting the stage for potential future market evolution.

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, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    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, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Malaysia
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Malaysia in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Malaysia 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. 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 Malaysia in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Malaysia by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Malaysia in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Malaysia by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  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 Malaysia, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Malaysia by countries, 2018-2025, $ 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 Malaysia in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Malaysia by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Malaysia in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Malaysia by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  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 Malaysia, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Malaysia by countries, 2018-2025, $ 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 Malaysia in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Malaysia by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Malaysia in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Malaysia by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  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 Malaysia, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Malaysia by countries, 2018-2025, $ 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 Malaysia in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Malaysia by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Malaysia in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Malaysia by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  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 Malaysia, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Malaysia by countries, 2018-2025, $ 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, 2018-2025
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 Malaysia

In kind, 2018-2021, t

From 2018 to 2021, Malaysia ranked as the 29th largest producer of sesame oil and fractions globally.

Top producers of sesame oil and fractions, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of sesame oil and fractions, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

In 2021, Malaysia produced 4 585 tonnes of sesame oil and fractions, showing a controlled rise of 7.0% compared to the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, production grew by 6%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.0%. The lowest production level was in 2020 at 4 283 tonnes, while the highest was in 2019 at 4 798 tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2020, dropping by 10.7%, whereas the biggest increase was in 2019, rising by 10.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in Malaysia in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	10.9%	(10.7%)	7.0%	2.0%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Malaysia's sesame oil and fractions production increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, the output was valued at 15 176 thousand US dollars, marking a gain of 4.3% over the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, production rose by 22.1%, with a CAGR of 6.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in Malaysia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	7.7%	8.7%	4.3%	6.9%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports sesame oil and fractions from Malaysia

Exports in kind, t

After two years of growth, sesame oil and fractions exports from Malaysia declined. In 2021, Malaysia exported 1 789 tonnes, reflecting a reduction of 12.9% year-on-year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports increased by 37.5%, equating to an annualized rate of 11.2%. The highest export volume was recorded in 2020 at 2 053 tonnes, with the largest increase that year at 38.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Malaysia in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	13.9%	38.6%	(12.9%)	11.2%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Singapore, Indonesia, and the Philippines were the main destinations for Malaysia's sesame oil and fractions exports in kind. Singapore accounted for 45.2% of exports, Indonesia for 17.6%, and the Philippines for 9.6%, together absorbing 72.4% of total exports.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Malaysia in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Following a two-year increase, Malaysia's sesame oil and fractions exports in value terms declined. In 2021, exports amounted to 5 921 thousand US dollars, corresponding to a drop of 15.1% compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, exports grew by 58.4%, with an annualized rate of 16.6%. The peak value was in 2020 at 6 977 thousand US dollars, with the largest increase that year at 68.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Malaysia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	10.6%	68.8%	(15.1%)	16.6%

Source: SHEV.io

In the 2018-2021 period, Singapore, Indonesia, and the Philippines led the structure of Malaysia's sesame oil and fractions exports in value terms. Singapore represented 32.5% of exports, Indonesia 19.7%, and the Philippines 16.0%, together accounting for 68.3% of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Malaysia in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports sesame oil and fractions to Malaysia

Imports in kind, t

In 2021, foreign supplies of sesame oil and fractions to Malaysia totalled 722 tonnes, showing a robust contraction of 21.5% compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports increased by 6.3%, with a CAGR of 2.1%. The lowest import volume was in 2019 at 618 tonnes, while the highest was in 2020 at 920 tonnes. The largest increase occurred in 2020, rising by 48.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Malaysia in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(9.0%)	48.8%	(21.5%)	2.1%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2018-2021, India, China, and Singapore formed the key group of partners for Malaysia's sesame oil and fractions imports in kind. India accounted for 37.8% of imports, China for 25.7%, and Singapore for 20.0%, jointly representing 83.5% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Malaysia in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2021, sesame oil and fractions shipments to Malaysia from abroad reached 2 801 thousand US dollars, which is 15.3% weaker compared to 2020. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 2 624 thousand US dollars, while the highest was in 2020 at 3 306 thousand US dollars. The largest increase was in 2020, rising by 26.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Malaysia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(4.7%)	26.0%	(15.3%)	0.6%

Source: SHEV.io

Over the 2018-2021 period, China, India, and Singapore headed the ranking of suppliers of sesame oil and fractions to Malaysia in value terms. China accounted for 31.9% of imports, India for 30.5%, and Singapore for 20.9%, with their combined share reaching 83.4% of total imports.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Malaysia in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io